Imagination Workshop Presents Original Work by New Directions for Veterans
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An Alliance of Art and Science.
Saturday, June 14th Imagination Workshop in an alliance New Directions for Veterans will present an original new play written and performed by the participants called “The 1922 New York World’s Fair” at Brentwood School Theater.
This one-act play features original characters created by the Veterans of New Directions. It follows a day in the life of attendees of the 1922 World’s Fair. Excited about the new inventions, the latest fashions, medical breakthroughs, and the chance to meet new friends, these folks gather from different walks of life to ooh and aah. From a farmer to a car salesman, a poet to a mayor, all are welcome. Even a couple of thieves need to be thwarted – though they just might find the error of their ways and make a change! Written and performed by the artists of Imagination Workshop, the Veterans of New Directions and a live band, this play is a dip into the past, with curiosity about the future.
L-R: Marnie Olson, Christina Linhardt, Gerald James, Jim McGrath, Kathryn Taylor Smith
Helping veterans, at risk youth, the mentally ill and senior citizens.
Imagination Workshop (IW) is a non-profit theater arts organization that for over 50 years has served Los Angeles veterans in recovery, and senior veterans from New Directions, the Salvation Army, and the California State Home for Veterans. Life changing workshops in theater arts for the mentally ill, homeless veterans, senior citizens, ‘at-risk’ young people and marginalized individuals are led by specially trained professional theater artists. Providing artistic opportunities creates a safe way for participants to express themselves and gain insights that make everyone in the community’s quality of life better.
To learn more about their work and programs go to the Imagination Workshops Website.
Brentwood School Theater is located at at 100 S. Barrington Place, Los Angeles, 90049 (Where Chayote meets Barrington Place, South of Sunset). There are two campuses, they are on the East Campus (Jr/High School). Imagination Workshop and Veterans at New Directions are grateful for their alliance with the Brentwood School. The school’s technical director and two theatre students are part of their crew.
Info about their partnership with the VA https://www.bwscampus.com/veteran-partnership
Admission is FREE. Parking is FREE and plentiful but donations are always welcome and needed! *RECEPTION FOLLOWING THE PLAY. Please RSVP: imaginationws@gmail.com
Note: The theatre is on the second floor. People who need access to the elevator should allow a little extra time, so that they can accommodate.
