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Thumbprint Reads & Listens

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A monthly play or musical discussion group devoted to exploring works by artists who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQ+, disabled, female/femme, and/or non-binary.

Our 2021 TRL “Instead of” series gives our community possible alternative pieces to stage or study instead of the typical canon.


April Reads & Listens:
Bella: An American Tall Tale by Kirsten Childs

Date: Monday, April 12th, 2021

Time: 7:30-9:00pm CST

(5:30-7:00 PST/6:30-8:00 MST/8:30-10:00 EST)

Price: FREE*

*this is a Community Event so it is free and open to all. However, if you would like to make a donation to help cover the costs of paying our actors & special guests, that would be greatly appreciated. Suggested Donation $5.

Synopsis: When Bella boards a train west to reunite with her Buffalo soldier sweetheart, she encounters the most colorful and lively characters ever to roam the Western plains. Bullets and fists will fly, heads and hearts will break, but - blessed with a big heart, and a voluptuous figure - Bella will breeze on through it all.

Instead of: Annie Get Your Gun by Irving Berlin.

Play: Bella can be found on the Concord Theatricals website. Please contact us if you are unable to access the play or have accessibility needs and we will help you get a copy.

Discussion format: Actors will be reading scenes from the play and/or we will listen to select songs to kick off our discussion. This will provide a jumping off point as well as some context for people who are unable to read it ahead of time. The Thumbprint Team will be facilitating an open conversation where we hope that people will feel confident to bring their thoughts and experiences to the discussion. Additional materials will be provided to you in our Welcome Packet to dig in further to the study of this work, if you so choose to use them.
You do not need to have read the material beforehand to participate.

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