How
the Anacostia gas explosion has affected the upcoming Morning
After Grace
performances and how you can help.
On
Thursday, January 18, a massive gas explosion occurred at 1223 Marion Barry
Avenue, SE, in the heart of the Anacostia
Arts District.
Thankfully, no lives were lost due to the quick action of the daycare staff and
first responders to evacuate the block. We are grateful for the heroic actions
of so many that day.
Immediately
following the explosion and fire, the entire block was inaccessible as gas and
power were out, and the investigation was underway. That included the closure of
the Anacostia
Arts Center, where we
were undergoing rehearsals and preparations for the upcoming Morning
After Grace
performances.
The show is
produced by Valley
Place Arts Collaborative, a Ward 8
nonprofit founded by four Anacostia residents and creatives. Much work, talent,
and funding have gone into presenting this hilarious and heartfelt comedic
performance to the east of the river and DC arts scene.
However,
the closure of the Anacostia Arts Center's Black Box Theater negatively affected
our production schedule. So once again, here's a sentence we never hoped to
repeat: Opening night is postponed for a week until Thursday, February 1. And
while our initial plan was for ten performances, we will likely only be able to
run for five until Sunday, February 4.
HOW
YOU CAN HELP
Our budget
has been dealt a severe blow with only half as many performances. But we want
you to see this fantastic show! So please take a moment and buy your tickets
now. And buy some for friends; you can even purchase tickets to be donated to
local nonprofits and service providers, such as the Calvary Women's Shelter
located next door to the explosion (and thankfully was not significantly
damaged). Morning After Grace is a thrilling comedy about baby boomers. It would
be an entertaining experience for adults and seniors - provided they are okay
with brief rear nudity and simulated marijuana smoking!
Tickets
are $20*. Click a date to purchase or go here.
*Purchase a
block of five or more tickets and receive a discount! Email valleyplacearts@gmail.com for
details.
You
can also help us bridge our funding gap by donating to our DC nonprofit, Valley
Place Arts Collaborative, at bit.ly/DonateVPAC. No
donation is too small.
It's
been a tough few days, but we can bring much-needed joy and laughter to the
community with your support.
P.S. Make a day
(or night) of it!
The
1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue, SE, has several arts and culture venues to
enjoy and with free admission!
- Honfleur Gallery (1241) is
open Thursday - Saturday, 12pm - 5pm. See the current exhibit,
You Can't Unring The Bell by Terence
Nicholson.
- Craig Kraft Studio (1239) is
open Monday - Friday, 10am - 5pm.
- Anacostia Arts Center (1231)
opens Tuesday - Saturday at 12pm. Home to several retailers and a cafe!
- Busboys and Poets Anacostia (2204 MLK,
Jr. Ave, SE) for delicious drinks and yummy eats, then head back to the
Anacostia Arts Center to see the show!
On
behalf of the Morning After Grace team, Valley Place Arts Collaborative, and the
Anacostia & DC arts community, thank you for your support.
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