Emergent Theatre Project

09/07/2021

Thank you to Hygienic Art and Vinnie Scarano for perfectly capturing our cast and crew's final bow after "Solace." What a terrific set of photos!

09/05/2021

THANK YOU to all who attended the premiere production of "Solace" in New London! We couldn't have asked for a better turnout or a more supportive audience each night. Whether you traveled near or far, thank you for being part of the Emergent Theatre Project's debut.

Revisit our digital program at https://cardioid-seadragon-e38g.squarespace.com/cast-creatives to find the "Solace" cast and creative team, as well as a photo gallery of the production.

Special thanks to Hygienic Art, RD86 Space, New London Poet Laureate Joshua Brown, Former Poet Laureate Rhonda M. Ward, the New London Arts Council, and all who played a role.

Cast & Creatives Tamia Lopez (Solace) Tamia Lopez is a rising junior at the University of Connecticut pursuing a degree in Political Science and eventually wants to go to Law School. Some of her previous works include playing Jo March in Little Women (the radio play), Everybody in Everybody by Brand...

09/04/2021

New London: Saturday, September 4 is your last chance to see the premiere run of "Solace" at Hygienic Art! Purchase tickets for the 8pm show at Hygienic.org.

To all who joined us so far: THANK YOU for being part of the Emergent Theatre Project's debut production!

09/03/2021

THANK YOU to all who came out for the first two performances of "Solace" in New London!

Special thanks to New London Poet Laureate Joshua Brown, who joined us for a post-show presentation at RD86 Space after our opening night, as well as former Poet Laureate Rhonda M. Ward, who presented before the start of our Thursday, September 2 performance.

The Friday, Sept. 3 show is SOLD OUT! If you're attending, stay after the curtain call for a talk-back session with our cast and creative team.

Tickets remain for the closing performance on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 8pm! Get tickets before they're all gone at Hygienic.org.

09/02/2021

New London: we'll see you Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for "Solace" at Hygienic Art Park!

Tickets are still available for performances on Thursday, Sept. 2 at 7:30pm and Saturday, Sept. 4 at 8pm. Our Friday, Sept. 3 performance is sold out. Purchase tickets at Hygienic.org.

Former New London Poet Laureate Rhonda M. Ward joins us before our Thursday evening performance for a pre-show presentation!

Check out beautiful photos from Vinnie Scarano/Hygienic Art of tech rehearsal and "Solace's" opening night performance: https://www.facebook.com/hygienicart/posts/10159650312757603.

Thanks to all who came for our first show!

09/01/2021

PATRONS for WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1:
Due to forecasted intense foul weather affecting our outdoor performance space, the "Solace" performance for Wednesday, September 1 has been CANCELED.

We deeply regret any inconvenience. Registered ticket-holders have the option to exchange tickets for another date or seek a refund. Please contact Hygienic Art (Hygienic.org or 860-443-8001) to initiate the exchange/refund process.

Performances for the remainder of our run will proceed as scheduled, but please watch our page for any further updates.

Stay dry and stay safe! We'll see you the remainder of this week at New London's Hygienic Art Park!

08/31/2021

It’s a beautiful evening for live theatre!

Our talented cast and creative team are so proud to debut the Emergent Theatre Project’s first performance of “Solace” at New London’s Hygienic Art Park! Join us nightly through September 4.

Tickets at Hygienic.org.

08/31/2021

08/31/2021

"Solace" premieres August 31 to September 4 at New London's Hygienic Art Park! Don't miss this original, relevant new play about community, family, responsibility, and the things that divide us.

Find ticket information, cast & crew bios, a photo gallery, and more at https://cardioid-seadragon-e38g.squarespace.com. Get your tickets before they disappear!

Solace by Michael Bradford Directed by Nathan Caron at New London’s Hygienic Art ParkAugust 31-September 4, 2021Debut production of the Emergent Theatre ProjectThe phone call Solace receives from a father she hasn't seen or heard from in almost twenty years opens a box of questions she never knew ...

08/30/2021

"'Solace' was inspired by a trip that playwright Michael Bradford took to East St. Louis, where the play is set. He was struck by how a single street could divide people, divide a neighborhood. He began thinking about the things that divide us and realized that he had the germ of a new play.

"His hope is that the struggle that is part of the writing process leads to something beautiful that is deeply connected to the human experience." – Emma Palzere-Rae, Associate Director of Artreach, Inc., and founder of Be Well Productions.

Read a wonderful piece from Emma Palzere-Rae in The Day about the Emergent Theatre Project and our debut production of "Solace," taking place THIS WEEK in New London!

Read on at https://www.theday.com/local-news/20210827/creativity-heals-writing-for-solace.

Tickets are available at Hygienic.org!

The definition of solace is “to give comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.” It’s appropriate that a new play