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Statewide performing arts season kick-off: August 22nd

logo_sqCelebrate the performing arts in Rhode Island! For the first time, on Saturday, August 22nd from 12-6 PM, Trinity Rep is hosting a statewide kick-off party for the upcoming season with performers from across the state. Get a sneak-peek at what’s in store for theater, dance and music with performances in Trinity Rep’s Chace Theater and on the outdoor stage at Adrian Hall Way. While you’re outside, you’ll also have a chance to watch Tape Art create a new mural!

The celebration will also feature an exclusive prop and costume shoe sale, popular food trucks, theater tours, and raffles for tickets.

The extensive list of statewide partners includes: 2nd Story Theatre, Academy Players of RI, AS220’s Black Box, The AntiGravity Theatre Project, Burbage Theatre Company, Bring Your Own Improv, Counter-Productions Theatre Company, ECAS Theater, Epic Theatre Company, Festival Ballet Providence, Live Bait!, The Manton Avenue Project, Meridian Project, Student Ensemble from Achievement First Providence, New Inca Son, OUT LOUD Theatre, Providence Improv Guild, Rhode Island Black Storytellers, Rick Burkhardt, RISE, Sandra Feinstein Gamm Theatre, Seth Lapore, Strange Attractor, Stay Creatives, Swamp Meadow Community Players, Tenderloin Opera Company, The Players (at Barker Playhouse), Trinity Repertory Company, The Rhode Island Shakespeare Theater, Rhode Island Ukulele Armada, The Wilbury Theatre Group, and Wilbury New Works–Roadhouse: The Musical.

Find more info at trinityrep.com!