Entertainment

UPDATED: Watertown’s New Rep Theatre Announces it Will be Closing Down

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After 40 years and more than 300 productions, New Repertory Theatre announced that it will be closing its doors. The company has been located for many years at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, and it expanded beyond the walls of the theater at the Arsenal Center for the Arts to put on a pair of moving plays during the Pandemic, Listen to Sipu and the Charles W. Lenox Experience. The company Pandemic also brought financial woes for New Rep, and it suspended operations for nine months beginning in July 2021. In 2023, the company’s season included three plays, including Tony winners. However, those will be the final productions for New Rep.

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OP-ED: Review of Recent Play by Independent Indian Theater Group

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Sanjay (left), Ashwathamma (center), Yuyutsu (right) in Act II of “Andha Yug.” The play was performed by SETU on the stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. (Courtesy of Rohan Rastogi)

by Rohan A. Rastogi

Twenty years ago SETU emerged as a theatrical troupe introducing Greater Boston to Indian drama. Since its 2003 founding it has staged 30 plays spanning reenactments of historical epics, sketches of love, and contemporary socio-economic realities such as casteism. Equally amazing as its breadth in shows is the fact it operates entirely as a non-profit.

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Mosesian Arts Plans First Holiday Makers Market, Deadline Approaching

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The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Mosesian Center for the Arts, at the Arsenal on the Charles in Watertown, will hold its first Holiday Makers Market on November 25 and 26. The arts center invites artists working in ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, painting, illustration, fine arts, fiber, metals, glass, and mixed media to apply. Artists will display and sell their work in the gallery and performance spaces. Fees will be charged for tables, but no commission or portion of sales will be taken. Member artists of the arts center receive a discounted rate. The deadline for artists to apply to participate is Sunday, October 15. Further details and a link to the application form are on the Mosesian Arts website at www.mosesianarts.org.

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Call for Art for Watertown’s Community Sculpture Walk

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Anaïs MarkwoodArtist James Payne speaks about his sculpture “Opposition” during the grand opening of the Community Sculpture Walk. The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee (PACC) is excited to announce the second year of the Community Sculpture Walk. The Community Sculpture Walk will exhibit public sculptures to enhance use of green space in Watertown, encourage public interaction with contemporary art, and create an annual exhibition opportunity for artists at all career stages working in a variety of mediums.

The Community Sculpture Walk follows the Community Path from the parking lot behind the Watertown Free Public Library to Waverly Avenue. There are eight sites along the path for sculptures and additional sites may be added as the path is extended. Each year, four sculptures will be selected to be on loan for two years, so that each year four new sculptures will be on view.

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Mosesian Arts to Celebrate 40th Anniversary of Watertown Children’s Theatre

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Cast members perform in the 2019 WCT production of Rent: School Edition. A signature song from the musical inspired the anniversary theme, 40 Season of Love. (Photo by Erica Dorenkamp)

The following announcement was provided by Mosesian Center for the Arts:

In 1983, Watertown resident Dinah Lane launched Watertown Children’s Theatre with an inaugural production performed on the stage of Watertown High School. Over the 40 years since, more musicals, productions of classical, contemporary, and original plays, as well as classes and workshops have brought together tens of thousands of children, families, and audience members from Watertown and beyond. When the Mosesian Center for the Arts opened in 2005 (as the Arsenal Center for the Arts), Watertown Children’s Theatre was one of its resident companies.

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Fire Department Hosting Kids’ Art Contest, Winners to be Announced at WFD Open House

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The Watertown Fire Department sent out the following annoucement:

Come join us for some fun, food, and live demonstrations. Learn about fire safety and what you can do to keep your friends, family, and pets safe. Watertown Fire Department Open House: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Watertown Fire Department Children’s Art Contest

This contest is open to all Watertown Elementary School students. We would like to see your best Fire Department themed drawings. Please include your name, your parent/guardian’s name, phone number and email address.

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Exhibition and Events for Watertown’s Edible Plants Art & Writing Project

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The Public Arts & Culture Committee announced the exhibition and events related to the 2023 Edible Watertown project. Edible Watertown is a long term interdisciplinary project that promotes awareness of our local environment through community engagement and the artistic and scientific exploration of plants around Watertown. Edible Watertown aims to uplift the importance of local flora and their ecosystems to connect people with the environment right outside their door. Experience the work by 20 artists and writers:

Paul BeckinghamSebastian EbarbLeslie EvansLina Fernandez DiosaJason FieringLisa Jeanne GrafDaisy HebbSamara PearlsteinErika SchwarzJennifer TuckerRobert BensenSuzanne BernePatti CassidyJordan EscobarPatrick FairbairnRuth HenryAl HoffmanEran HornickJennyMae KhoJake Tringali

Exhibition and Events

October 2-31: City Hall Lobby, 149 Main St. – Opening Reception: Friday, October 6, 4-5 p.m.

November 1-30: Watertown Free Public Library, 2nd Floor, 123 Main St.

Around Town

Faire on the Square is Almost Here! See What’s Going on Saturday

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The Faire on the Square, Watertown’s annual celebration, will take place Saturday, Sept. 23 at Saltonstall Park (next to City Hall). Come enjoy the entertainment, dozens of exhibitors, music, food, kids activities, an apple pie contest and chili cook off, a beer garden, and more! The Faire will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Organizers announced the Faire will take place, rain or shine.