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Groundswell

A New Play Reading
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groundswell: /ˈɡroun(d)ˌswel/; noun
1. a broad deep undulation of the ocean caused by an often distant gale or seismic disturbance
2. a rapid spontaneous growth (as of political opinion)


Year-rounders rely on a Cape Cod swap shop as a place of economic and a social support. But when the summer rolls in, the "Yankee Candles" start swarming, creating annual upheaval amongst the working-class townies and the wealthy tourists. When the town's preservation society wants to tear down the swap shop and turn it into a flea market, tensions boil over.

An exploration in small-town vs. townie allegiances, and what is at risk when the town "dump" is about to be scrapped.



Written by Taylor Beidler
Directed by Aaron Kisner
Featuring:
Kari Buckley, Margaret Catov, Marcie Henderson, Elizabeth May, Wendy Merritt, Giverny Petitmermet
Monica Quintero, Rob Peterson, and Catherine Porter

When:
​Monday, June 11th
7:00p

 

$10 Suggested Donation
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RSVP to reserve your seat at 
thenewcollectives@gmail.com
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Space is limited
Where:
Spaces @ 520 
Studio B

520 8th Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018

At every show we produce we collect donations for an organization that aligns with the themes explored in that production. 
At Groundswell, we will be collecting donations for Right to the City.
Right to the City
is a locally based organization which  “seeks to create regional and national impacts in the fields of housing, human rights, urban land, community development, civic engagement, criminal justice, environmental justice, and more.” They have a focus on the need to “halt the displacement of low-income people, people of color, marginalized LGBTQ communities, and youths of color from their historic urban neighborhoods.”
We raised $30 thanks to our audience's generous donations.
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  • Home
  • Who We Are
  • BLAST OFF! (to space): The show
  • Past Work
    • The Art of No Time
    • 2020 Season >
      • Bug Play - The People's Improv Theater
      • Bug Play @ Home
      • COVID-19 Resources
    • 2019 Season >
      • IRT 3B Residency - 2019 >
        • M 4 M
        • Daily Developments: Showings of Works in Progress
      • Groundswell at Barn Arts
      • Bug Play - Scranton Fringe
    • 2018 Season >
      • IRT 3B Residency - 2018 >
        • Life Brief & Glorious
        • Daily Development: A Showing of Works in Progress
        • The Space
        • Teaching the Teaching Artists: Professional Development Workshops for Arts Educators
      • Groundswell
      • Mystic Fundraiser Party
      • Zodiac Math
      • Midsummer Night's Madness: An Evening of Theatre Games and Creation
    • 2017 Season >
      • Buyer's Remorse
      • The Occasion of Existence
      • The Trojan Women
    • FringeNYC - 2016
    • The Witches - 2015
    • Fundraising Party! - 2015
    • The Witches (Workshop) - 2014
  • Developmental Series
  • Education & Outreach
  • Support Us!
  • Contact Us