I have a shorter blog for you all this week just to report on the current happenings at common art and Boston Warm.

Preparation for longtime member Richard Berman’s play, “Super Angel and the Divine Sidekicks Battle the Government”, is in full swing! This past week we had our casting sign-ups, which was met with a lot of excitement. Many members were eager to sign-up, not only for character roles, but also to offer help with costumes, makeup, tech, and set design. Though I have not been at common art for one of Richie’s plays before, I can already tell that the coordination and performance of these plays bring a lot of joy and meaning into the space.

Additionally, two students from Emerson College are making a film about Richie and the making of his plays! They will be coming to common art next week to film our first rehearsal, which will consist of an introduction and description of the play from Richie himself, a cast read-through, and a meeting to discuss costume and set-design preparation. Many members are excited for the students to come to the film. It is my hope that the filming process will serve to build confidence and pride in the cast members and the work they are doing. The students will also be hosting a premiere of the finished film at common art sometime in the new year, which will be a fun way for the whole community to reflect on their accomplishment and see themselves represented in this art form.

“Super Angel and the Divine Sidekicks Battle the Government” will be performed on Wednesday, December 10th at 12:00pm. All are welcome!

– Alex Shoemaker