Reading 3: Josefina Niggli (copy 01)

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 October 17 Josefina Niggli's Singing Valley 

In the long tradition of reading classic plays aloud, meet us over drinks or snacks, making friends and bold choices! 10 minutes before we start, folks who want to read a part are cast, from a starring role to stage directions, and chat about major moments of the play. Then, once we’re all gathered…. we dive in! Laugh, cringe, cry, gasp, and bond as we go on the roller coast rides that are these excellent titles. Come to play – or just watch and enjoy!

🎉WHO: You! 📖WHAT: Casual live reading of Josefina Niggli's Singing Valley💥WHEN: 7pm ET (come just before to be cast!) 🗽WHERE: Threes Brewing Greenpoint - 113 Franklin St, Brooklyn

ROLES FOR SINGING VALLEY:

LUPITA – Don Antonio’s daughter, longs to go back to the city. Considers herself a modern woman and therefore prone to complaining about… most things, particularly the valley.DOÑA BECA – Widow, wise, responsible. Commands attention and control; a natural teacher and holds people accountable.

ESTER – Doña Beca’s niece. Curious and bright-eyed, eager to share her thoughts and contribute. Young, energetic, and desperate to move on to the next thing.

CONCHA – Doña Beca’s daughter, engaged to Julio. Energetic, youthful, deeply romantic, and loves to gossip.

DOÑA AMPARO – Pablo’s wife, generous heart, shy. Master crocheter, proud of her life and work.

FATHER ZACAYA – A wise and gentle, elderly priest; the heart of religion and spirituality in this valley. People turn to him for advice.

DON PABLO – The judge of the valley; just and loving, outwardly gruff, kind heart.

DON ANTONIO LOZANO – Exiled for over 20 years, but loves the valley. Ambitious and passionate. Has many plans to improve the valley and the lives of the community.

ABEL – Don Antonio's son. A flirt, enjoys life, adaptable. Talented singer, accused of being lazy. He fits in the valley and quickly finds great fulfillment in his work. 

CARLOS – Genuine, gentle, sincere. The candymaker of the town, though former activist. Shy at times but strong. Attractive, has presence, good singer.DON RUFINO – Mayor of the town and a wealthy goat farmer. Resistant to change and attempts to thwart Antonio at every turn. Gruff, set in his ways, and ruthless to stay in power.

FERNANDO PEREZ – A news reporter from the city, comes to interview Don Antonio. Straightforward and job-oriented. Opportunistic.JULIO – Don Pablo’s son and Concha’s fiancé. He’s a hard worker and loves the valley.

SAVE THE DATES

IN PERSON (Mondays @ 7pm)🦔 October 17th🦔 November 14th🦔 December 12th🦔 January 24th *Tuesday!

DIGITAL (Saturdays @ 2pm ET)✨October 22nd ✨November 19th ✨December 17th

 Questions? Email Emily or Shannon. We can't wait to raise a glass and dive into these texts with our community! 

Our friends at Fiasco Theater are going back to their Shakespeare roots with Pericles, October 19-29! Don't missing this epic, sweeping story, filled with Fiasco's celebrated theatrical creativity and textual clarity. Captioning will be available at all performances of Pericles.

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Expand the Canon is sponsored in part by the National Endowment for the Arts, the NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund (A Statewide Theatre Regrant Program), and the Greater New York Arts Development Fund of the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, administered by Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC).