During the COVID-19 Quarantine,
BE A LIGHT - FIND A LIGHT
On January 19, 2017 cross the country, members of the theater community - from Broadway to regional theaters to high schools and colleges and community theaters - came together to launch The Ghostlight Project. On that day people joined in a collective, simultaneous action, together creating “light” for challenging times. Inspired by the tradition of leaving a "ghost light" on in a darkened theater, artists and communities made a pledge to stand for and protect the values of inclusion, participation, and compassion for everyone. The Ghostlight Project aimed to activate a network of people across the country working to support vulnerable communities.
As our nation grapples with the effects of COVID-19, we are reminded that the world needs the arts now more than ever. The mission of the Ghostlight Project to BE A LIGHT in dark times is felt more deeply and more acutely today. Peppermint Creek Theatre's mission has remained focused on creating dialogue and a safe haven for every idea for more than 20 years, and we continue to strive to be part, and create, a theatre community that lifts people up and celebrates the joy in our lives.
To that end, PCTC is dedicating this space to the many offerings that are out there locally, nationally, and globally for people to connect with the arts, and to continue to experience the performing arts as a source for joy, discussion, and above all, LIGHT. Below you'll find a lists of people, organizations, and resources to access the arts during our nationwide quarantine. We will update the list frequently. And if you have an idea or feel something should be added to the list, get in touch with us!
We look forward to meeting with you in the theatre again soon. Until then, we hope you'll find a resource below that brings you LIGHT.
As our nation grapples with the effects of COVID-19, we are reminded that the world needs the arts now more than ever. The mission of the Ghostlight Project to BE A LIGHT in dark times is felt more deeply and more acutely today. Peppermint Creek Theatre's mission has remained focused on creating dialogue and a safe haven for every idea for more than 20 years, and we continue to strive to be part, and create, a theatre community that lifts people up and celebrates the joy in our lives.
To that end, PCTC is dedicating this space to the many offerings that are out there locally, nationally, and globally for people to connect with the arts, and to continue to experience the performing arts as a source for joy, discussion, and above all, LIGHT. Below you'll find a lists of people, organizations, and resources to access the arts during our nationwide quarantine. We will update the list frequently. And if you have an idea or feel something should be added to the list, get in touch with us!
We look forward to meeting with you in the theatre again soon. Until then, we hope you'll find a resource below that brings you LIGHT.
PERFORMING ARTS EVENTS, SHOWS, WAYS TO CONNECT....
(updated daily)
Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Virtual School Program, #EduHam at Home -The free digital program encourages teens and their families to create their own theatrical pieces.
"DPS On Air" is meant to provide a stage for DPS playwrights, enrichment for audiences, and serve as a spotlight for the theater community. Each week, the channel features intimate, living room performances by renowned playwrights, actors, and friends of the theater community.
Tony winner and Twitter community leader Laura Benanti has launched #SunshineSongs on the social media network to support high school musical performers in light of theatre shutdowns across the country.
Daily Workout: A Theatre Lover's Home Workout - Dance along with the Radio City Rockettes, learn combinations to songs from In The Heights, live classes from Ailey Extension and Ballet Hispánico, and more.
Roundabout Theatre Invites High School Students to Devise and Share New Work Online - RYNOW is a space for creative youth to create original works while exploring playwriting, design, and performance.
Broadway Stars Join Forces With The Fund for College Auditions on Broadway Squared - The initiative will allow students ages 13–22 to learn from Broadway professionals while raising funds for TFCA's scholarship fund.
Show off your pipes in Lansing's #quarantinedreamrolechallenge - it's easy: choose a song you've always wanted to sing, record yourself singing it, and upload it to Facebook. Let the accolades start rolling in (and maybe be discovered for that next musical...)
5 Major Theatres Team Up to Commission—and Make Freely Available—Micro Plays - The short pieces are available to be downloaded online (and performed!) at home.
The Met Launches #METAnywhere Online Programming and Social Media Initiatives - a lineup of newly developed content to complement its existing selection of online materials, offering audiences at home the opportunity to engage with the Museum while it is temporarily closed.
A schedule of free live stream theatre productions - check out this list of upcoming free live streams of stage productions.
Stars in the House: with Seth Rudetsky & James Wesley - a daily mini-online show, entitled Stars in The House, featuring stars of stage and screen singing and performing live (from home!) on social media to promote support for The Actors Fund's services.
Watch NYC's The Public Theatre's production of "Much Ado About Nothing" for free - While not physically at The Delacorte, you can watch the Great Performances for free at WNET. Learn more about the cast and the play on our website.
Actors Theatre of Louisville presents two original productions from this year's Humana Festival - Stream Where the Mountain Meets the Sea and Are You There? with a virtual ticket that puts you in the front row from the comfort of your own home.
Selection of National Theatre of London Live Productions Will Be Available to Stream for Free - Audiences will have another way to enjoy the theatre from home while theatres remain dark, with the April 2 launch of National Theatre at Home, which will stream National Theatre Live productions for free on the National Theatre’s YouTube channel.
Williamston Theatre of Michigan offers streaming access to their most recent production, "These Mortal Hosts" - The video will be ready to stream beginning on Friday, April 3rd at 3pm. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, April 1 at noon.
Broadway.com to Livestream Starry Reading of Terrence McNally's "Lips Together, Teeth Apart" - Broadway.com is honored to announce a livestreamed reading of Terrence McNally's 1991 play Lips Together, Teeth Apart. The event, benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS' COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
Full-Length Andrew Lloyd Webber Musicals Head to YouTube - The new YouTube channel The Shows Must Go On will air full-length recordings of Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals for free, beginning April 3 with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, starring Donny Osmond.
England's Royal Court Theatre is offering live-streaming of certain productions.
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll Take Oh, Hello From Broadway to Podcast - The comedians revive their characters Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland for the Oh, Hello: The P’dcast.
Check out theatre productions from around the country that are offering their plays for a small ticket price - In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, many regional theatres are moving to digital; here's how to see their shows.
BRIDGE TO BROADWAY is a premiere online training platform matching emerging artists with seasoned pros - Young professionals will be able to interface with Broadway actors, directors, music directors, composers, lyricists, casting directors, and vocal coaches in behind-the-scenes conversations and interactive Q&As from their homes as social distancing becomes the norm in the theatre community and beyond.
Playbill's Celebrity Self Tape - Playbill asked some Broadway favorites to self-tape for their dream roles—and raise money for The Actors Fund and Broadway Cares
L.A. Theatre Works Offering Free Audio Streams of The Sisters Rosensweig, Lost in Yonkers, The Importance of Being Earnest, More - The streams feature such artists as Jamie Lee Curtis, Judith Ivey, and Kathleen Turner.
47 Classic Movie Musicals to Watch While Quarantined - From Fred Astaire in Top Hot to Gene Kelly in Singin’ in the Rain, from West Side Story to The Sound of Music to Fiddler on the Roof and more.
Broadway Cares Will Live Stream Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway Concert - The November 2019 Celebrating 25 Magical Years of Disney on Broadway concert will be live streamed April 13 at 7 PM ET to raise money for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS’ COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund.
LIVE@NationalSawdust - Brooklyn’s home for music discovery is hosting videos of live performances from their archives. They switch their playlist out weekly to keep things ever-changing and fresh.
Playwrights Horizons unveils Soundstage - Theater is for everyone and we want to make it available everywhere. Soundstage is an anthological, scripted fiction series of portable stories from Playwrights Horizons theater in New York City. Featuring short-form commissions from America’s best playwrights, these audio experiences are written specifically for the ear, not translated or recorded live from the stage.
Chicago's Shakespeare Theatre offers Shakes@Home - Introducing Shakes@Home —a new digital platform that will be updated each week with engaging, original content from our artists and staff. Whether you’re teaching remotely or looking for a fun activity for the family this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Explore education tools, centuries of critical thinking, artistic interpretation, and more. Together, let’s connect, learn something new, and bring the Bard home!
8 Theatre-Related Streaming Series to Watch Right Now - Community theatre misfits, struggling casting directors, and L.A.-shenanigans—get your theatre fix online today.
Munchkin Music Makers - Munchkin Music Makers LLC of Lansing, MI provides music enrichment classes to preschools and daycares in the greater Lansing area. Every weekday at 10:30am (EST) during COVID-19, owner and artist Ben English offers free music lessons for your little ones.
Opera of the Week - BMP is keeping the work of our artists out in the world as theaters are shuttered by offering an “Opera of the Week" which will stream here, on our homepage for one week every Thursday at noon.
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids to Stream Disney on Broadway Concert April 17 - Ryan McCartan (Frozen, TV's Liv and Maddie) will host the stream live from his family's home and will interview special Disney on Broadway stars, from their homes, throughout the evening.
Broadway themed activities to do at home - a list of the best Broadway-themed activities you can enjoy with your family and loved ones at home, that don’t necessarily include a computer or TV screen.
How Famed Piano Bar Marie's Crisis Is Keeping the Sing-Alongs Alive Online - A digital speakeasy where everyone knows the password, the beloved Village institution is beaming show tunes directly into your home—no line required.
Watch Me Work - This new virtual version of WATCH ME WORK brings Suzan-Lori Parks' program to your home via Zoom sessions and HowlRound livestreams to answer questions and discuss creative process.
Learn More and RSVP for a session.
Broadway Jukebox: 40 songs to start your very Broadway morning - Not a morning person? We're here to help you seize the day and more than survive!
Watch Drew Gasparini's Virtual Concert for We Aren’t Kids Anymore - The Playbill exclusive event found Lilli Cooper, Raymond J. Lee, Bonnie Milligan, and Colton Ryan joining the composer to perform from his newly released song cycle.
Watch Ariana Grande, Shoshana Bean & More with Jason Robert Brown For Virtual SubCulture Residency Concert - SubCulture presented Tony Award-winning composer and lyricist Jason Robert Brown's monthly Artist-in-Residency concert virtually!
Track Upcoming Virtual Theatrical Live Streams, Performances, Panels, and Classes - From exercise classes with Broadway stars to the latest watch party or panel discussion, let Playbill and Broadway Podcast Network's calendar be your guide to coronavirus quarantainment.
21 Theatre-Related Online Resources for Kids and Families to Get You Through COVID-19 - A list of remote classrooms, virtual craft and dance workshops, celebrity bedtime stories, and much more.
Broadway Dreams Launches Virtual Training Intensives - In lieu of the summer performing arts intensive tour, the non-profit offers online training from pros like Spencer Liff, Rob McClure, and Elizabeth Stanley
