Play: 'The Artful Token'
Venue: Online Virtual Event, New River Valley
Directions: Google Map Link
Organizations: Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2020
Time: 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Event Types: Arts & Theatre
Cost: Free

Description:
The Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts presents an online virtual theatre event tilted "The Artful Token" with six performances starting on Friday, November 6, 2020 through Sunday, November 15, 2020.

Performance Schedule:
• Friday, November 6th at 8:00 pm
• Saturday, November 7th at 8:00 pm
• Sunday, November 8th at 8:00 pm
• Friday, November 13th at 8:00 pm
• Saturday, November 14th at 8:00 pm
• Sunday, November 15th at 8:00 pm

"The Artful Token" is a contemporary commedia dell'arte adaptation of Carlo Goldoni's "La Vedova Scaltra" ("The Artful Widow"). The story follows Rosie, a gifted Black university sophomore who is learning to navigate an often racist and sexist world.

In this special production, student actor-creators have undertaken a creative-practice-as-research process to explore antiracist theatre principles and the opportunities and limitations of commedia as an antiracist and anti-oppressive form of theatre.

Admission is free though registration is required. Registration will end one hour before the performance start time.

To register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/124471065307.

Content Warning:
Commedia dell'Arte is a centuries-old art form that is uncensored in its delivery. Performances are often bawdy and body-based in humor and involve themes that may be inappropriate for younger viewers. This show furthermore may contain discussion or representation of racist and sexist language and behavior.

This production is supported in part by a College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS) International Initiatives Small Grant.

For more information, visit: https://www.performingarts.vt.edu/performances/2020/11/sopa-artfultoken.html or https://www.facebook.com/VTperformingarts or https://www.instagram.com/hokiesonstage/.

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