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SUMMARY:Lean-To: Performance and Talk-Back
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE EVENT\nJoin playwright Stephen Sheffer for the Off-Broadway debut of Lean-To\, part comedy and part tender drama exploring the human desire to connect and the shadow of loneliness that lurks within all of us. \nFollowing the September 25th performance\, Sheffer will incorporate a 25-minute post-show talkback focused on the show’s central theme: reducing loneliness and increasing social connection. \nABOUT THE PLAY\nWritten by Stephen Sheffer; Directed by Jesse Jou \nAn overprepared hiker and a not-so-prepared couple are forced to share a rustic lean-to shelter in the woods. Bonding over Britney Spears\, shared supplies\, and the desire to escape city life for a weekend\, these strangers experience a rare moment of authentic connection. But as they come together around the warmth of the campfire\, a different type of kindling threatens to combust.An over-prepared hiker and a not-so-prepared couple are forced to share a rustic lean-to shelter in the woods. Bonding over Britney Spears\, shared supplies\, and the desire to escape city life for a weekend\, these strangers experience a rare moment of authentic connection. But as they come together around the warmth of the campfire\, a different type of kindling threatens to combust. \nGET TICKETS HERE.\nUSE CODE ‘HEALARTSWEEK’ FOR $20 OFF FULL PRICE TICKETS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 22 – SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 27\, 2026. SERVICE FEES APPLY.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/lean-to-performance-and-talk-back/
LOCATION:59E559 THEATERS\, 9 EAST 59TH STREET\, New York\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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SUMMARY:Advancing Social Connection through Arts\, Culture\, and Leisure
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 20th for a webinar where we’ll dive into how arts\, culture\, and leisure can be leveraged to strengthen social connection and improve both individual and community outcomes. \nFeaturing a fireside chat with experts who contributed to the report\, we’ll discuss actionable strategies and real-world examples for advancing social connection through systems change and community engagement. We’ll also highlight the importance of designing these opportunities with intention\, addressing barriers to access\, and ensuring equitable participation so that social connection is fostered across diverse communities. \nWhether you are an artist\, cultural leader\, policymaker\, educator\, public health professional\, philanthropist\, or community advocate\, this webinar invites you to reimagine arts\, culture\, and leisure as central to building more connected\, inclusive\, and resilient communities.
URL:https://www.social-connection.org/event/advancing-social-connection-through-arts-culture-and-leisure/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture
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