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MIT’S New Play Festival

Presented by MIT Music and Theater Arts at 345 Vassar St., Cambridge MA

Apr 05 - 26 2022
MIT’S New Play Festival

The MTA Playwrights Lab is back! From March 29 until April 26. Started as a weekend-long event in 2017, the Lab has now grown into a multi-week festival of staged readings featuring the work of the writers in 21M.785 taught by Ken Urban.

April 5th @ 8pm

THE CURTAIN by Xochitl Luna (MIT '22)

Directed by Shira MilikowskyElena spends her days in a hospital taking care of her ailing son, befriending the fellow patient behind the curtain. But will this stranger help or hinder her loving care by forcing her to confront her past?

With Nael Nacer, Adrianne Krstansky, Marianna Bassham, Harini Desikan

Reader: Michael Vincent Mandanas

April 12th @ 8pm

HOLD ME (BUT NOT TOO CLOSE) by Alan Zhu (MIT '23)

Directed by Taneisha Duggan

A gay ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Please plan to arrive early in order to navigate the ticketing processes.

MIT COVID Policy for In-Person Events:

As of March 14th, masks are optional. Event attendees are encouraged to be mindful of others’ risk tolerance and respectful of their personal choices. All event attendees are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated and boosted.

Please reach out to mta-tickets@mit.edu if you have any questions or should you have difficulty accessing your tickets. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

Getting to W97:

The theater (345 Vassar Street, Cambridge) is about a 20 minute walk from the Central Square station on the MBTA red line, and accessible by a number of bus lines.

If you're driving, note that parking is a challenge in Cambridge and please budget time to find a spot and get to the venue accordingly: the theater does not have a private lot. Street parking is available, and there are nearby paid lots.

LOCATION

345 Vassar St.

W97, Cambridge, MA 02139

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Info regarding how this event is being affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.:

MIT COVID Policy for In-Person Events: As of March 14th, masks are optional. Event attendees are encouraged to be mindful of others’ risk tolerance and respectful of their personal choices. All event attendees are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated and boosted. Please reach out to mta-tickets@mit.edu if you have any questions or should you have difficulty accessing your tickets. We look forward to seeing you at the event!

COVID-19 Phased Reopening Details

Face Masks Required: No
Social Distancing: No
Limited Capacity: Yes
Reservations Required: Yes
Proof of Vaccination Required: No

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