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ZOOM EVENT - The Medfield Anthology - June 4, 5 and 11th

ZOOM ADAPTATION of a walking play based on archival research and local memories of the Medfield State Hospital.

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The Medfield Anthology - a ZOOM Adaptation....

The Medfield Anthology: A site-informed walking play based on archival research and interviews with people from the Town of Medfield, to be performed over Zoom.

The premiere of “The Medfield Anthology,” a site-informed performance piece set at the Medfield State Hospital, will take place over Zoom on June 4, 5, and 11 at 7 PM EST.

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“The Medfield Anthology,” created by MAPC Artist-in-Residence Hortense Gerardo depicts the history of the institution based on archival research and interviews with residents of the Town of Medfield. Audiences will be taken on a virtual tour of the former hospital as they witness nine dramatic vignettes and movement works.

This event is part of a larger placemaking initiative at the Medfield State Hospital that is being undertaken by the Town of Medfield, the Cultural Alliance of Medfield, and the Medfield Cultural Council with technical assistance from the MAPC Arts & Culture Department. The event is free and open to the public.

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For more information and to obtain tickets to reserve your spot go to this link:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-medfield-anthology-tickets-105849715348

For more information, visit: https://medfieldculture.org or www.mapc.org/msh-events

WHAT: The Medfield Anthology: A site-informed walking play based on archival research and interviews with people from the Town of Medfield, to be performed over Zoom.

WHEN: Thursday June 4, Friday June 5, and Thursday June 11: 7:00–8:30PM

WHERE: Zoom – Pre-register on Eventbrite to receive the link. Space is limited to 80 people per performance.

WHO: Featured performers include The Gazebo Players and Boston Dance Theater

For more information on “The Medfield Anthology” or the Medfield State Hospital Creative Placemaking project, contact Daniel Koff at dkoff@mapc.org.

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