For almost three decades, Rent has inspired generations of audiences to choose love over fear and to live without regret. This is theater at its best – exuberant, passionate and joyous. 

Make sure you're there for opening weekend before it sells out!

SPOTLIGHT ON RENT

Are you eager to dive into 'La Vie Boheme'? Whether you're new to the world of Rent or you're a diehard fan looking for something new ahead of the show, take a look through our collection of Rent-related works. 

Or check out our newest blog post, featuring a letter from director Julia Deter on directing Rent in the modern day and Jonathan Larson's legacy.

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ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT IN SGRAFFITO WORKSHOP

Director of the Harvard Ceramics Program, Kathy King, will lead a workshop on the lively and popular technique of sgraffito on Saturday, November 16 from 10am-4pm. Kathy will share an array of tips and tricks and will instruct participants on how to explore these techniques on a small test tile.

Limited capacity - register here

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FALL 2022 ART TALK SERIES

Join us on Tuesday, November 15 from 4-5pm for the next event in the Art Talk Series. Ponnapa Prakkamakul, our new 2022-2023 Umbrella Artist in Residence, will be speaking on her background in fine art and landscape design and her residency here at The Umbrella. Learn about her plans to engage the Concord community in her art process and what she has in store for this year. 

This talk will have an ASL interpreter and will be recorded and broadcast later by Minuteman Media.  

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On Saturday, November 12 from 10-11:30am, artist, activist and teacher Nayda A. Cuevas will be leading a FREE Art as Activism/Healing: Race and Racial Justice workshop.

In this workshop, Nayda will foster a safe and welcoming space for Concord-area families and students to creatively and constructively explore themes of race and racial justice. With her guidance, participants will create a portrait of a contemporary art figure of their choice. Workshops will conclude in an exhibition at The Umbrella Arts Center to be hung in 2023.

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IN MEMORY OF CONCORD RESIDENT DICK PLEASANTS

Dick Pleasants was a giant in the Boston music scene, a champion of local folk music, and beloved Concordian. Dick was instrumental in founding folk programming at The Umbrella and we are honored to have been a part of his legacy. Please find information regarding services here.

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CHECK OUT WHAT'S COMING UP AT THE UMBRELLA!

Now - November 12 - "Are We Home Yet?" by 2021-2022 Artist-in-Residence, Sally Lee

Now - November 19 - Art Ramble 2022: "In the Balance" EXTENDED. Before you go, check out this review of "In the Balance".

OPENING November 11: Rent presented by The Umbrella Stage Company (through December 4)

November 12: Workshop: Sgraffito and the Narrative Surface with Kathy King (10am-4pm)

November 12: "Art as Activism/Healing: Race & Racial Justice" Teen/Family Art Workshop" (free)

November 15: Artist Talk by 2022-2023 Artist-in-Residence Ponnapa Prakkamakul (free; 4pm)

November 17 - December 30: "Lost and Found" Exhibition

December 2 - 4:  Winter Market 2022

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