The Events – NY Times Review

The Events, David Greig’s play about the aftermath of a violent event, set on a bare stage with two actors and a community choir – got a nice review in today’s NY Times. This gutsy work by the Scottish dramatist David Greig, which opened on Thursday night at New York Theater Workshop, sets the restless pain of a mass-shooting survivor against the stolid, consoling presence of a community choir. It’s a juxtaposition that evokes Greek tragedy, in which choruses of common humanity echoed and annotated the words of afflicted heroes. And the program for this production includes a note from its director, Ramin Gray, that speaks of the inspiration of the ancient Athenian theater, where “important issues were collectively considered by the community.” Continue reading  I’ll be performing in the Events on February 25th with my chorus, The Collegiate Singers. We’ve been diligently rehearsing the music, but have no idea what it will feel like to actually be on stage for this emotionally charged play. I’m both scared and excited. And cannot wait!
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