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2020 PANDEMIC PLAYS

A 10-MINUTE SHORT PLAY FESTIVAL

The world has changed immeasurably in 2020. The stunning loss of life globally and the desperate attempts to stop the spread of the coronavirus have led us to ponder what comes next? Our new normal consists of social distancing, sheltering in place, and wearing masks in public. The current health crisis has plunged us into instability, anxiety, and fear.

The Pandemic has also meant that cultural institutions have closed all over the world. What can we do in the face of such devastation?

The answer remains elusive, however, one possible response is to adapt. We may not be able to greet each other in the confines of a theatre space but we can still use the power of theatre to share our stories. We can learn to adapt and go on. We can continue to make theatre.

Lower Depth Theatre has brought together ten playwrights from across the country to create ten brand new ten-minute short plays within two weeks.

These new plays will capture how the current pandemic is impacting and reshaping the lives of people across racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and gender boundaries.

More info: www.lower-depth.com/pandemic-plays

Livestream June 29-July 2: www.facebook.com/lowerdepth/live

Recorded Replays available: www.lower-depth.com/2020-pandemic-plays-replay