“Keysmash” is a new project from Rising Youth Theatre that will bring youth and adults across a wide range of backgrounds together to talk honestly and compassionately about mental health, sharing personal stories and learning our community’s story around this critical topic. This pop up performance will provide an opportunity for Rising Youth artists to share their original performances around this topic and for community members to share their own stories. We believe that through this project we can both radically imagine a dream for a community of care while also providing tools for immediate support, with counselors on site. 

Research Phase 

November - December 

Monday, Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00pm

November 29 and December 1

December 6 and 8

December 13 and 15

Devising and Scripting and Design 

January February 

Monday, Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00pm 

January 10 & 12

January 19  (no 17 bc MLK day)

January 24 & 26

January 31, February 2 

February 7 & 9

February 14, 16  

February 21 & 24

February 28 & March 2 

Production (piloting the performance and process tour)

April & May 

Monday, Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00pm, Saturday 12:00 - 4:00pm

April 4, 6, 9

April 11, 13, 16

April 18, 20, 23

April 25, 27,  30

May 2, 4,  7

May 9, 22, 14

Tech and Performances
May 16 - 28, 2021

Tech Week: 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, May 16, 17, 18, 19, 5:00 - 9:00pm 

Performances

Friday and Saturday May 20 and 21 Call Times TBD

Friday and Saturday May 27 and 28 Call Times TBD

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