Interlude - March 24
March 24, 2020
Treasure Island - Dorin - Army Band - Songs of Suffrage
Welcome back to Interlude, our new email series that offers a refreshing, twice-weekly culture break during this time of social distancing. Although the Center has suspended live events for the next several weeks as we all join the fight against COVID-19, we're finding new ways to live up to our mission: to engage and inspire the Central Indiana community through enriching arts experiences.
Interlude brings you:
- News about online performances you can enjoy at home
- Links to great material from the artists we’re working to reschedule
- Entertainment and education tips for homebound families
- Peeks behind the scenes at the Center
- Other opportunities to help you keep the arts in your life
Enjoy!
Treasure Island - Old Town Companies Family Series
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The Richmond-based Virginia Repertory Theatre's touring company was scheduled to perform at the Tarkington on March 28. In the video above, take a glimpse at their production of Treasure Island, a musical adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel. And at the button below, you can explore a diverse selection of the company's performances.
Watch more from Virginia Repertory Theatre
Dorin - Faegre Drinker Peanut Butter & Jam Series
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Originally scheduled to perform this Saturday, Dorin is a family-friendly, Indianapolis-based ensemble whose whimsical lyrics and memorable melodies engage both children and adults for a fun listening experience. The catchy tunes and variety of instruments capture the attention of all ages, and the heartwarming lyrics reflect the special bond we have with the children we love.
The band’s 2018 release Do You Dream of Me? is a collection of original love songs and lullabies. Follow Dorin here.
The U.S. Army Field Band's virtual concert series
The United States Army Field Band recently announced a virtual concert series, We Stand Ready. Since we were not able to watch them perform at the Palladium, please virtually tune in with us!
Thank you to The Barrington of Carmel Senior Living Community, our community partner for the previously scheduled March 12 performance of the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers' Chorus.
Explore Songs of Suffrage with the Songbook Foundation
Today, we were looking forward to the Luminaries presentation, “Songs of Suffrage: Votes for Women!” by Adrienne Provenzano, a revealing look at the role music played as women sought the right to vote. Though we cannot gather together for this presentation in person, there are still opportunities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment by exploring the intersection of women’s rights and music, specifically those melodies that originated on the Broadway stage and silver screen.
Our friends at the Great American Songbook Foundation are currently hosting an exhibit that explores politics through the lens of musical theater and showcases one particular 1944 musical that centered around women’s rights (to wear bloomers vs. hoopskirts) called Bloomer Girl. A revolutionary piece for its time that also touched on themes of civil rights and the abolitionist movement, Bloomer Girl wasn’t the only musical to tackle women’s rights. What about the opening scene from the 1964 American musical fantasy film, Mary Poppins, where Mrs. Winifred Banks sings the rousing tune “Sister Suffragette” to a frustrated nanny and her loyal staff? This scene was widely considered the “most significant big-screen depiction [of suffrage] for 51 years, until Sarah Gavron’s Suffragette in 2015” and introduced generations of young children to the hard-fought campaign.
Has your family ever talked about women’s suffrage and women’s rights? If you’re looking for an entertaining, educational opportunity while you are cooped up indoors, both of these musicals are available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Pop some popcorn, snuggle in for a movie night, and make sure to “sing in grateful chorus… Well done, Sister Suffragette!”
Want to test your lyrical knowledge of the famous Mary Poppins tune? Click here to take a short quiz before you watch the movie.
Pro tip: Mary Poppins and its 2018 sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, are a bit more kid-friendly. However, if you are up for a groundbreaking musical with one of the most legendary leading ladies of all time, Barbara Cook, we recommend giving the lesser-known Bloomer Girl a try!
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