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    • 2014-2015 First Season
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One to One Virtual Theatre

What is One to One Virtual Theatre?

Each show is just under 10 minutes, and is an intimate, live experience between one performer and one audience member (hence one to one!).  The length and format allow for the plays to be very responsive to current events, presenting material that goes deeper, opens introspection, and sparks conversation.  Performances take place online, via Zoom (you do not need the app to watch.  You will be sent a link, just click on that about 5 minutes before your show is scheduled!)

Watch Artistic Director Krista Schafer Ewbank TALK ABOUT ONE TO ONE THEATRE ON FOX 2’S MORNING SHOW

 

We offered a full season of 6 shows, all world premieres written specifically for this format!

 

September 2020

What Matters by Madelyn Porter, directed by Krista Schafer Ewbank, featuring Assata Haki

Thursdays Sept 17, Sept 24, Oct 1

Mondays Sept 21 and 28  and Wednesday matinee Sept 30

 

October 2020

The Influence of i Poppy by MX Sotero, directed by Topher Alan Payne, featuring Marcela Garzaro

Thursday Oct 8, 15, 22

Mondays Oct 12, 19, 26

PROMO VIDEO

 

November 2020

What Brought Me Here by Alyson Shelton, directed by Wendy Katz Hiller, featuring Lindel Salow

Thursdays Nov 5, 12, 19

Mondays Nov 9, 16, 23

PROMO VIDEO

 

December  – no One to One due to Zoom with Santa

 

January 2021

Home Less    by Emily Rosenbaum, directed by Angie Kane, featuring Carrie Jay Sayer

Thursdays Jan 7, 14, 21

Mondays Jan 11, 18, 25

PROMO VIDEO

 

February 2021

Love Space    by Joe Zarrow, directed by K Edmonds, featuring Jeremy Kucharek

Thursdays Feb 4, 11, 18

Mondays Feb 8, 15, 22

PROMO VIDEO

 

March 2021

Making New Friends During the Zombie Apocalypse     by Joseph Zettelmaier, directed by Krista Schafer Ewbank, featuring Julia Garlotte

Thursdays March 4, 11, 18

Mondays March 8, 15, 22

PROMO VIDEO


Tickets

Individual tickets are $20 

Note: Performances are in one hour blocks, you will choose a seat number that will corresponds to the time of performance ex. 7pm performance seat 00 is 7:00pm, seat 10 is 7:10pm.  A Zoom link will be on your ticket AND will be emailed to you as a reminder no less than 24 hours before your performance

 

 

 

FAQs

 

Will I be the only person watching?

Yes!  Only one ticket is sold for each 10 minute performance.

 

Can more than one person watch from my device?

This is our most frequently asked question! The series was designed to play with the unique relationship between one audience member and the performer.  However, if this is what is holding you back from buying a ticket, go ahead and buy a ticket!  (for Love Space it might be best to keep just one person on camera, other folks can watch from the side, or do as one of our audience members did and broadcast it on the television while one person interacted from the computer.  Unfortunately, we are no help in telling you how to do this… but if you know how… go ahead!)

 

Will I be expected to talk?

No!  It’s the performer’s job to talk.  If you are asked a question, you can simply nod or shake your head.

 

Do I need the Zoom app?

No, you can click on the link that is on your ticket, or in the reminder email you’ll get before your performance.

 

What are the seat numbers for?

The seat numbers indicate your exact time.  So if you purchase a 9pm ticket with seat 20, your time is 9:20.  We realize this is a bit confusing, but was the most efficient way to do this within our ticketing system.  If you have questions or need help booking your ticket call our box office at 734 288-7753.

 

I’m so tired of Zoom.  How is this different?

We get it!  Screen fatigue is a real thing.  Audience members have told us that they feel uplifted and energized and connected after a performance, not fatigued.  One told us that she never looked at the clock OR herself for the entire performance… a first!  It’s only 10 minutes, and it’s scripted. You do not need to do anything other than be present and react normally.  Just be human (see… easy!)

 

How can I get in the mood to see a show?

It’s weird. At the theatre you have the drive, finding your seat, reading the program, the house speech, the dimming of  the lights.  For this you’re on your computer.  We recommend that while you’re in the “waiting room” you read the online program.  Once you’re connected to the Zoom house manager, close all other windows.  After the “curtain speech” and before the performance begins, just sit comfortably, and breath for the few seconds before the show starts.  For the show, just be present.  It’s 10 minutes.  Set the distractions of the world aside.

 

How is this theatre?

We’ve boiled down theatre to its essential components: an actor playing a character, an interesting story, and a live audience. The shows in this series will vary in plot, design elements, etc. They may be stripped down, but no less powerful.

 

I’ve forgotten my exact time.  How do I find it?

Look for it on your ticket confirmation/reminder email.  Scroll down to the ticket information.

 

 

 

Contact Us

734 288-7753

Performances held at

Open Book Theatre Company
1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN ARTS AND CULTURE COUNCIL and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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