Our run of Old Paper Houses at the Irondale Center was the culmination of two years of striving, reaching for big yellow balloons, and affirming how, despite the cold and the fact that sometimes things end, we keep on marching forward and finding new ways to make meaningful experiences together. This was the largest Piehole production to date. It allowed us to share our work with new audiences. And it was accompanied by an unprecedented show of support from the Piehole community. For that we offer you our deepest thanks.
Because of your presence and participation our own little utopia flickered into life, full of work and play and transcendentalism (and free pizza and analog video art). Our infinite gratitude goes out to our incredible audiences, generous donors, sponsors, gifted designers, the wonderful Irondale staff and everyone who so joyously shared their talents in the 70s Room. You helped us create a meaningful-look-across-a-crowded-room for those seeking fulfillment, meaning and communion.
Among the great joys of this run of Old Paper Houses was the coming together we experienced with our audiences after each performance. In a show that considers how often endeavors towards intentional community collapse, it was important to give those who wanted it a space to create a meaningful moment of community.
Because of your presence and participation our own little utopia flickered into life, full of work and play and transcendentalism (and free pizza and analog video art). Our infinite gratitude goes out to our incredible audiences, generous donors, sponsors, gifted designers, the wonderful Irondale staff and everyone who so joyously shared their talents in the 70s Room. You helped us create a meaningful-look-across-a-crowded-room for those seeking fulfillment, meaning and communion.
Among the great joys of this run of Old Paper Houses was the coming together we experienced with our audiences after each performance. In a show that considers how often endeavors towards intentional community collapse, it was important to give those who wanted it a space to create a meaningful moment of community.
If you joined us after the show in the 70s Room witnessed one of our many incredible performers...
watched yourself inside a video game,
received some much-needed spiritual guidance
been recruited by a witch
felt that "I'm ok, and you're ok"
not felt guilty about asking to have your picture taken
been part of a reunion (family, high school or work)
sung with your eyes closed
found something to do with your hands because talking to people can be hard
and maybe caught a glimpse of a Piehole grinning in the corner at how this intergenerational, post-utopianist hang-out brought about the sense of delight and presence that we strive for in all of our work.
Thank you. You made New England beautiful.
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