OCCUPY PRESCOTT
by Andy Boyd
October 16-31, 2021
Jalopy Tavern
Jalopy Tavern
10 years ago this fall, activists gathered in
lower Manhattan to peacefully occupy Zuccotti Park and to declare
opposition to an economic system clearly inadequate for the majority of
Americans, the 99%. Occupy Wall Street galvanized people around the
world and inspired hundreds of activist occupations, big and small,
united in a call to radically rethink the economic order.
Playwright Andy Boyd hones in on Prescott, Arizona to follow five Occupiers in their efforts to change their town and the world. They broadly agree that the one percent is too powerful, but agreement breaks down as they search for specifics. Reaching consensus on what a better world looks like—and how to get there—is frequently frustrating and rarely glamorous. Never easy, but urgently necessary. On the 10th anniversary of the rallying cry heard round the world, we are thrilled to produce the prescient and hopeful play: Occupy Prescott.
Playwright Andy Boyd hones in on Prescott, Arizona to follow five Occupiers in their efforts to change their town and the world. They broadly agree that the one percent is too powerful, but agreement breaks down as they search for specifics. Reaching consensus on what a better world looks like—and how to get there—is frequently frustrating and rarely glamorous. Never easy, but urgently necessary. On the 10th anniversary of the rallying cry heard round the world, we are thrilled to produce the prescient and hopeful play: Occupy Prescott.
For cast and crew, see Theaterinasylum.com/Occupy-Prescott.html
Occupy Prescott runs at approximately 75 minutes.
There is NO late seating for the performance! If you arrive after the start of the performance, you will not be let in.
Outdoors and Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy
Please note that this is an outdoor performance in the backyard of Jalopy Tavern. The producers will be in touch if inclement weather seems likely. If a performance is canceled for weather, TIA will do its
absolute best to rebook your tickets to another performance, however, we cannot guarantee availability. If rebooking is not possible, your tickets will be fully refunded.
Covid Safety Protocols
- Proof of vaccination is required for entry into Jalopy Tavern. Please bring your vaccine card or Excelsior or City Safe app and a matching photo id.
- Masks are required when indoors at Jalopy, including the bathrooms.
- Masks are encouraged while watching the play, except when you are sipping a beverage.
- Please note that while our performance area is outdoors, audience members will not be socially distanced from each other.
- Performers will perform without masks and are both fully-vaccinated and tested weekly.
Post-show Events
- Sunday, October 17: Opening Night Party! Join us after the performance for a celebration with our partner and venue Jalopy! Come gather, safely, with the TIA community and our Occupy Prescott artists for drinks, merriment, and some music!
- Saturday, October 23: Panel Discussion. Following the performance, join us for a conversation with members of our creative team and special guests. We'll dive into the development of the play, the political and social context of Occupy Wall Street, and the ways in which the movement's influence is still with us a decade later.
- Sunday, October 24: Political Song-writing Workshop: Music has been a great connector of many different political movements all throughout history. Join TIA in an interactive workshop that will explore protest music as a foundation for community building, songwriting, and making political noise. NOTE: This workshop is designed for people of all genders, ages, and levels of ability. No previous music or songwriting experience is necessary.
This program is made possible by the New York City Artists Corps.
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Refund Policy
Inclement Weather Cancellation Policy:
This is an outdoor show and is therefore subject to weather. The producers will be in touch if inclement weather seems likely. If a performance is canceled for weather, TIA will do its absolute best to rebook your tickets to another performance, however, we cannot guarantee availability. If rebooking is not possible, your tickets will be fully refunded.
COVID Cancellation Policy:
If you or a member of your party is unable to attend due to a Covid diagnosis, symptoms, or known exposure please reach out to us asap. TIA will do its absolute best to rebook your tickets to another performance, however, we cannot guarantee availability.
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