The Yard hosts a free, open performance from its choreographer in residence, Ana Isabel Keilson, on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at the barn theatre on Middle Road near Beetlebung Corner in Chilmark.
IMP All Things Theatre Camp will begin July 5 and run through August 20 at the Edgartown School Theatre, with the new option of drop-in mornings.
The camp is part of a multifaceted year-round theatre program where kids ages 6 to 18 can explore theater in a safe, supportive way.
Children may choose from full or half-day options; one-week, two-week or daily sessions; and different theater activities.
The following journal chronicles Vineyard author Kate Feiffer’s experience on the making of the new play My Mom Is Trying to Ruin My Life, which is having a workshop production at the Vineyard Playhouse on June 11, 12, 18 and 19. M.J. Bruder Munafo, who is also directing, adapted the book to stage.
July 1, 1998: Motherhood began two weeks later than expected. Now that my daughter has been born, I can say with confidence that I will be a cool mom.
Kids Get Creative
Phyllis Vecchia Creative Drama will teach for three weeks this summer: July 5 to 9, July 26 to 30, and August 9 to 13. Classes are from 9 to 11 a.m. for children ages four and a half through nine years old. Preregister online at mvrhs.org or call 508-696-8738
Just back from their performances and workshops in Chicago, the IMPers, the Island’s teen professional improv troupe, will perform their improvisation games and skits based on audience suggestions on Saturday, June 5, at 8 p.m. at Katharine Cornell Theater on Spring street in Vineyard Haven.
This troupe has been honored three times by the Chicago Improv Festival and has performed at the Boston and Providence Improv Festivals. Don’t miss this one-night-only show, fun for teens and adults alike.
Theatre Classes
Island Theatre Workshop announces classes for children and adults starting Monday, June 1, at their new home on Music street in West Tisbury. For details, 508-693-2769.