Straight from the stage of New York City”™s Joyce Theater to Merryall in New Milford, Connecticut, Spoken Word poet Kane Smego will open the theater”™s season with his performance that has rocked theaters across the nation setting the stage for a star-studded season from Hip Hop to Jazz and film to folk beginning May 20.
“Poet Smego joins a cast of luminaries such as Marian Anderson, Frederic March and Isaac Stern that have graced our stage over the years, all pioneers in the arts. We want to continue that tradition ”¦ to showcase and nurture regional artists while attracting global performers to our intimate venue. We”™re introducing our audiences to the unique and the iconic underscoring our message: “Come Curious, Leave Inspired. And poetry is the perfect start for the season.” said Merryall Executive Director Dean Gray.
Throughout the season, Gray invites theater guests to view the auto portraiture of Merryall”™s artist-in-residence, Chris Osborne, one of New Milford”™s own. Admire her paintings of James Dean behind the wheel of his white sportscar or Elvis revving up his ”˜54 Cadillac and Janis Joplin leaning lazily on the door of her beloved ”™66 Porsche, and many more.
Fom now through September, Merryall”™s star-studded repertoire will keep everyone entertained.
Merryall is a nonprofit arthouse and community center located at 8 Chapel Hill Road in the heart of Litchfield Hills. For membership, sponsor or ticket information, visit the center”™s website at merryallcenter.org.
