Newsletter | March/April 2021
All Singing, All Dancing — All the Time!
Rehearsal for Life's community of students and supporters take the virtual stage in THREE productions (count 'em!) this spring: Banned in Boston premieres in one week on April 1; Youth Unscripted presents their culminating showcase this Friday, March 26; and the Freelance Players' May performances are almost here! Learn more below.
Banned in Boston: Only One Week Away!
This year, our annual fundraising event Banned in Boston turns 25 — and has its world premiere as a Zoom musical written by Faith Soloway and guest-starring Stephen Colbert, dozens of local luminaries and RFL's own staff and supporters. The virtual curtain opens on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 7:00pm — learn how to watch at event.gives/bannedinboston!
Youth Unscripted Takes the Stage TOMORROW
The talented teens of our Youth Unscripted program have been preparing since November for this collaborative, devised, virtual performance, titled "The Life That's Within Us All." This showcase features original dance, music, spoken word and more, on the subject of persevering through and overcoming challenging times. Catch its virtual premiere tomorrow, Friday, March 26, 2021 at 5:00pm — don't miss out!
Plus, Urban Improv teaching artist Holly Tarnower discusses the experience of holding Youth Unscripted sessions virtually, for both facilitators of the program and the students they serve, on her blog, Life Unscripted.
Freelance Players' Spring Season Underway
Our six Freelance Players performance Troupes are working hard and having fun preparing for their final productions in May! Find our performance schedule below.
  • The Spotlight Troupe presents Write Something, May 8 @ 6:00pm
  • The Driscoll Troupe presents Tumbleweeds, May 14 @ 6:00pm
  • The Needham Troupe presents America’s Next Top Monster, May 15 @ 6:00pm
  • The Jamaica Plain Troupe presents Buzz On!, May 21 @ 6:30pm
  • The Freelance Players present Hamletta, May 22 @ 6:00pm
  • The Newton Troupe presents The Sacred Secret, June 4 @ 6:00pm
From Insight to Action
As we continue to process the horrific, racially-motivated tragedy in Atlanta last week, Rehearsal for Life wishes to add our voice to those of millions of Americans and global citizens who grieve with the AAPI community and condemn these acts. Read our Executive & Artistic Director Elena Velasco's call for community action, and follow the links below to resources and actions we can take together in support.

  • Watch our Urban Improv video addressing the impact of microaggressions and suggesting ways to intervene.
  • Attend tonight's Massachusetts Town Hall on Anti-Asian Racism.
  • Explore how youth, and people of all ages, can “Speak Up” against coronavirus racism.
  • Learn the signs of trauma and indicators of racially-induced anxiety in youth.
  • Support the AAPI Community Fund.
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Your generous contribution today helps us continue to grow our programming and serve our students, who need our support now more than ever. Thank you for thinking of the young people of Boston and beyond at this crucial time.
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