71 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 413-648-SHEA

HEY, KIDDO at the Shea!

Saturday, February 2, 2019, 7:00 pm
Doors 6:30/ Show 7:00 PM. $10.00 Advance online/ $15.00 at the door.

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Join Jarrett J. Krosoczka and a host of readers as they bring his celebrated graphic memoir, HEY, KIDDO, to life in a live reading. Artwork from the book will be projected on a screen as this story about family addiction, redemption, and the saving power of art is presented unabridged.

"...a testament to the power of art and creativity — and a chain-smoking grandfather — to save your life." --New York Times

"...geared towards young adults but I'm an adult adult and I loved it!" -- Terry Gross, NPR Fresh Air

  • "Honest, important, and timely."
    —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
  • "A must have, this book will empower readers.
    —School Library Journal, starred review
  • "A nuanced graphic memoir...tells a story of identity."
    —Publishers Weekly, starred review
  • "Krosoczka has meticulously crafted a severely honest portrayal of addiction, resilient familial love, and the healing power of art..."
    —The Horn Book, starred review
  • "Deeply vulnerable..."
    —Booklist, starred review

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Exciting News for A Happening IV: Leviathan

Cloudgaze and Eggtooth Productions are thrilled to announce that we have received a generous grant from the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice to support our 2024 Immersive Arts Festival, “A Happening IV: Leviathan.”

This festival will transform the Shea Theater into an exploration of theme, hosting installations, music, theatrical performances, and movement pieces, featuring the collective contributions of over 30 local artists. Audiences will experience otherworldly environments and narratives inspired by folklore, fairy tales, horror motifs, American literature, and the mythos of the Old Testament, all of which delve into the central question guiding the festival: "What does it mean to encounter something greater than yourself and to be consumed by it?" Through this theme, we explore how a community reemerges and imagines itself after destruction and transformation.

With the support of the Markham-Nathan Fund, we are excited to create an event that complicates perspectives and fosters meaningful dialogue. We are grateful for this partnership and for the work of the Markham-Nathan Fund for Social Justice.

Thanks to the Mass Cultural Council for their vital support this year.We'd also like to thank the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts for their support in the form of a Flexible Funding grant. We couldn't do this work without you!