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Stage One Alumni Will Reunite To Benefit Black Box In Peabody
Alumni Night will be June 24th at ArcWorks Community Art Center
Alumni of Peabody High School’s drama club, Stage One, are coming home to raise money for a Black Box Theater in downtown Peabody.
Several months ago, Northeast Arc announced plans to construct a black box in an old warehouse in the rear of their ArcWorks Community Art Center at 22 Foster Street. Representatives from the Arc, city officials, community leaders, and members of the local arts scene have made a good dent in meeting their fundraising goal. The committee - Friends of the Black Box - have organized two successful events in the proposed space and have plans for an Improv Night on May 18 with the help of Peabody Cultural Collaborative.
Once the project is complete the Black Box will be able to be used for plays, open mics, receptions, business gatherings, and other special events.
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Upon hearing about the project, a group of Peabody High performing arts alumni saw the opportunity to give back to their community and reunite with old friends. Alumni Night will take place on June 24th from 7-10 p.m. at Arc Works Community Art Center at 22 Foster Street. There will be alumni performances and food trucks available outside. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased online through the Black Box crowd funding page www.patronicity.com/peabody. You can also RSVP on the event page here.
Stage One, the drama club at Peabody High School, was founded in 1970. The company produces three shows a year. The Department of Performing Arts also houses a band and vocal program. Alumni, family members, and supporters of the arts are encouraged to attend Alumni Night on June 24th.
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Northeast Arc, headquartered in Danvers, changes lives for people with disabilities - and children at risk of developing them - and their families. They serve more than 9,000 people in 190 Massachusetts cities and towns each year. They are the largest Arc in Massachusetts and the 2nd largest (of 700) in the country. For more information about Northeast Arc and their services, visit www.ne-arc.org.
