Join Company One Theatre for a glimpse at C1’s production of The Boy Who Kissed the Sky! Stick around to catch performances from our friends at Zumix and Boston Music Project, interact with our instrument petting zoo, and join in for some communal music making — no instrument or music experience required!
About The Boy Who Kissed The Sky
by Idris Goodwin with music by Divinity Roxx and Eugene H. Russell IV
directed by Summer L. Williams
in partnership with the City of Boston’s Office of Arts and Culture
Playing Jul 14 - Aug 12, 2023 at The Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester)
With just a broom, a pencil, and a dream for a better life, a budding guitarist — unsure of his place in the cosmos — invokes the past, present & future of rhythm ‘n’ blues as his guide. Rocking and rolling with the hippest ancestral spirit, our young hero must set aside his fears and dig deep to discover his own voice.
This summer, Idris Goodwin returns to Company One with The Boy Who Kissed The Sky, a groovy ride through space, time, and imagination for dreamers of all ages. Inspired by the early life of Jimi Hendrix, this intergenerational journey is a celebration of reaching for the stars, finding community, and embracing the creative legacy that lives inside us all.
Recommended for kids of all ages. This event is free and open to the public.
Company One Theatre builds community at the intersection of art and social change. Founded in 1998, C1 has situated itself as a home for social justice and artistic excellence by connecting Boston’s diverse communities through live performance, the development of new plays and playwrights, arts education, and public engagement programming. By establishing a dedicated space for marginalized and alternative narratives to thrive and working with partners and collaborators across the city, Company One has become a local leader in the ongoing conversations that continue to define the era of social change in contemporary America.
The Boston Music Project (BMP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to ensuring the long-term social-emotional and musical success of children and youth by nurturing creativity, celebrating cultures, and developing civic engagement through quality music education and performance. BMP’s vision is to give every child an engaging and fun musical experience, performance opportunities to develop confidence and self-efficacy, high levels of musical proficiency, and a passion for learning that transcends all subjects. bostonmusicproject.org
ZUMIX is an East Boston-based nonprofit organization dedicated to building our community through music and creative technology. They believe music is the most powerful means of developing adolescent self-identity. Their award-winning music and creative technology programming is designed to equip youth with the tools necessary to reach their full potential, while creating a safe space for youth to explore who they are and who they want to be. Through community events, ZUMIX also provides access to top-quality arts experiences for a low-income, historically underserved neighborhood. zumix.org