Live Theater Is Back

Connecticut Public Radio | By Lucy Nalpathanchil,

Robyn Doyon-Aitken

Published June 24, 2021 at 8:19 PM EDT

Murder for Two at the Ivoryton Playhouse opens July 8. Actors Ian Lowe (rear) and Joe Kinosian on the piano.

What does live theater look like for the rest of the 2021 season and going forward? Today, we talk with people making theater in our state. How have the last 15 months changed the way they engage with art and their audiences? Live theater is coming back, but what does back mean?

If you’ve seen a live show recently — or you’re counting the minutes until you can, we want to hear from you.

GUESTS:

Taneisha Duggan - Artistic Producer, TheaterWorks Hartford, Connecticut (@TWHartford)
Jacqui Hubbard - Executive artistic director, Ivoryton Playhouse (@IvorytonPlayhou)
Pamme Jones - Executive director at Ridgefield Theater Barn (@TheaterBarn)

Lucy Nalpathanchil

Lucy leads Connecticut Public's strategies to deeply connect and build collaborations with community-focused organizations across the state.

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Robyn Doyon-Aitken

Robyn Doyon-Aitken is the Deputy Director of Audio Storytelling and Talk Shows

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