A Pain in the Molasses
When:
Friday, Mar 22, 2024 8:00p -
Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 9:00p
Friday, Mar 22, 2024 8:00p -
Saturday, Mar 23, 2024 9:00p
Where:
Mosesian Center for the Arts
321 Arsenal St.
Watertown, MA 02472
Admission:
$0 - 30
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, Date Idea, Music, Shows
Event website:
https://www.mosesianarts.org/timedevents/1799?vrid=bkZINndRPT06OmI3ZmU1YjkxZGEyMGRhY2E1YzI2NzNiZTNhNTU3YmYx&showall=1
Produced by Fork & Shoe Theatre Cooperative
March 22 @ 8:00p
March 23 @ 12:00p & 8:00p
Runtime: about 1 hour
One unseasonably warm day in January 1919, the large brown tank at 529 Commercial Street burst. A tidal wave of 2.3 million gallons of molasses tsunami-ed through the streets of Boston's North End, wiping out people, horses, and T stations. 'A Pain in the Molasses' by Jael Whitney tells the fascinating tale of Boston's stickiest disaster. Full of puppets, music, dance, and historical accuracy, Fork & Shoe's newest production is a cautionary tale about corporate greed and a testament to the power of the people. The show opens with a special performance from the Gosh Darn Brass Band.
Tickets to this all-ages event are on a sliding scale with three price options, and start at FREE.
Fork & Shoe is a performance production company that focuses on interactive, accessible work, community-building puppet shows, and brass band music, all across the Boston area. To follow along and get involved, find @forknshoe on Instagram!
