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A quick break from the Gloucester celebrations between St Peter’s Fiesta and July Fourth.
Submitted by Juni Van Dyke
First photo shows detail of “The Fort”. by Pauline Dion.
Second photo shows detail of “Portuguese Hill” by Judy Menicocci, Gerri Lovasco,
Ida Spinola, Jenny Parisi, Ed Hanson, Conni Troisi, Ross Means., and Lois Stillman.
Both are part of a collection of seventeen large quilts honoring the many Gloucester neighborhoods and were created by over forty Gloucester Citizens under the guidance of Juni VanDyke.
The collection of quilts resides in the permanent collection of The Cape Ann Museum.
On Sunday morning the outdoor Mass was beautiful. Thank you to all wonderful people who marched the procession. Thank you for an inspirational Sunday. The St. Peters Festival Committee have done a great job.
Swooping In…
World Premier of playwright Aurora Real de Asua’s breakout new comedy at Gloucester Stage from July 5 – 28
Gloucester Stage Company is thrilled to announce the next production in its 2024 season, WIPEOUT by Aurora Real de Asua. As part of its rolling world premiere through the National New Play Network, this breakout new play will run at Gloucester Stage from Friday, July 5 to Sunday, July 28.
Directed by the talented Shana Gozanskyº and starring Karen MacDonald (Gary), Cheryl D. Singleton (Claudia), Noelle Player (Wynn), and Thomas Bilotta (Blaze), WIPEOUT follows the story of Gary, who desires one thing for her seventy-seventh birthday: to go surfing. The only hiccup? She’s never touched the water. But with the assistance of a spirited teenage surf instructor and her two best friends, Gary is poised to conquer the unknown. Set on surfboards against the backdrop of the Pacific Ocean, WIPEOUT is a poignant comedy about friendship and the unpredictable tides of life.
“As a young surfer, I’d be paddling hard, getting ready to catch my wave, only to find a blissed-out grandmother already hanging ten. That’s what I love most about surfing. Anybody – any body – can do it. The ocean is our great equalizer,” said playwright Aurora Real de Asua. “It has a way of revealing the truth, of disintegrating the boundaries we place around ourselves and each other. This play is my love letter to the joys of surfing, the power of the ocean, and the tenacity of female friendship.”
“We are honored to be a part of the National New Play Network’s Rolling World Premiere, partnering with Rivendell Theatre in Chicago, IL, and B Street Theatre in Sacramento, CA,” shared Gloucester Stage’s Artistic Director, Rebecca Bradshaw. “What is special about this collaboration is that each company has had a different director, design team, and cast – but have all worked from the same text. Aurora worked with each ensemble to hone the script and find nuances between each audience and performance. She will join us in Gloucester for the final leg with tools and lessons she’s learned along the way – what a gift! We are grateful for a process like this as it underscores our commitment to supporting playwrights and fostering new works.”
WIPEOUT has already garnered great attention. It was workshopped at prestigious venues, including Manhattan Theatre Club and Williamstown Theatre Festival, before arriving on Gloucester Stage’s shore.
“I feel quite lucky to be the last production in this rolling premiere. Aurora has learned so much from her other collaborators, including the generous audiences who have attended performances and readings. I’m so grateful for Aurora’s endless curiosity and openness about how to design a play that takes place in the ocean. I am excited to share what we’re creating,” shared the production’s Director, Shana Gozansky. “At its core, this play celebrates living and all the wisdom from our experiences – no matter a person’s age. It’s one of those plays that feels like a privilege to be a part of, and I hope audiences feel the same after seeing our production.”
WIPEOUT‘s creative team includes Jenna McFarland Lord (scenic design), Jen Greeke (Costume Design), Kat Zhou (lighting design), Aubrey Dube (sound design), and Carolyn Ferris (prop design).
WIPEOUT will run from Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 28. All performances, unless noted, are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm at Gloucester Stage Company, located at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester. Tickets are now on sale and available at GloucesterStage.com.
The 2024 Season at Gloucester Stage has been made possible by the Shubert Foundation. WIPEOUT is made possible in part by Suzanna Natti and Alan Willsky.
PERFORMANCE TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Unless noted, all performances are Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 pm, Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 pm at Gloucester Stage Company, located at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Tickets to the Gloucester Stage 2023 season are on sale now. Single Ticket prices range from $15 to $67, with discounts available for seniors, military families, college students, youth under 18, young professionals under 35, Card to Culture (E.B.T. and W.I.C.), and Cape Ann residents. For detailed ticket information, visit http://www.gloucesterstage.com.
Season Packages start at $200 for four tickets for any mainstage performance and include early access to seating, no fees, and free ticket exchanges. Packages can be purchased or renewed by calling the Box Office at 978.281.4433 or visiting gloucesterstage.com/subscribe.
For additional information, contact the Box Office at 978.281.4433 or boxoffice@gloucesterstage.com. Located at 267 East Main Street, Gloucester, the Box Office is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm.
ºStage Directors and Choreographers Society (S.D.C.) Union Member *Actors Equity Association (A.E.A.) Union Member
Flight.
The traditional Sunday procession was held with humid conditions but the smiles were rampant. A sea of “whites”, statues and beautiful children made their way past hundreds of enthusiastic spectators. Until next year…….
Again, congratulations Derek Hopkins on his newest Greasy Pole win! It was an exciting evening out there on the pole with some interesting walkers including the rare appearance of a woman Catherine Frontiero. Thanks for a great show walkers! Here are some memories I’d like to share. Another year in the books!
For the Men, ZFG regained the title and in the Junior Men the title was retained by Salty Sea Men. Both races were very competitive and demonstrated great skills. Congratulations as well to The Merger and Kaos with the seniors and Apostles along with Warri-OARS for a great Sunday afternoon of competition. Some memories follow.
Good Morning Gloucester 