Water by the Spoonful
When:
Saturday, Nov 09, 2024 8:00p -
10:30p
Saturday, Nov 09, 2024 8:00p -
10:30p
Where:
Unity
6 William St
Somerville, MA 02144
Admission:
$25
Hosted by:
Categories:
Date Idea, Rainy Day Ideas, Shows
Event website:
https://www.theatreatfirst.org/past-productions/mainstage-shows/2024/water-by-the-spoonful
Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes
directed by Richie DeJesus & Andrea Humez
produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Content note: Drug addiction and recovery, drug overdose, military service, PTSD, mention of child death, death of a loved one, frequent swearing.
In Water by the Spoonful, Elliot, an Iraq veteran, and his cousin, Yaz, plan their beloved activist aunt's funeral together, honor her legacy, and find new life paths for themselves. Meanwhile, Elliot's mother, a recovering addict, finds hope and purpose moderating an addiction support chatroom. There, a found family help each other challenge and support each other to grow and find new sources of happiness. This play explores how people begin to heal their past damage and how they step up to support each other in times of need.
Performances
Friday, November 8, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 8pm
Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3pm (matinee)
Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 8pm [MASKS REQUIRED]
Friday, November 15, 2024 at 8pm
Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 3pm (matinee)
Cast
Liz Salazar
Daniel Rendon
Lina Merchan
Benedict Dawn-Cross
Michael Lewis
Violet Villanueva
Atharva Nimbalwar
