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The Boy Who Listened To Paintings

Opening Date: Feb 1, 2024
Closing Date: Feb 18, 2024
Running Time: 02:20
The Boy Who Listened To Paintings
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The Boy Who Listened To Paintings is a new musical based on the memoir of artist/poet Dean Kostos. It is the story of a sensitive boy, a young artist growing up in the 1960s in a highly dysfunctional family; realizing just how different he is, he is driven to the brink as he copes with the curse of, or great gift of, synesthesia (the production of a sense impression relating to one sense by stimulating another sense), his budding gay sexuality, extreme bullying, a flirtation with hard drugs and the other confusing exigencies of life. This memory musical play is told with warmth, understanding, beauty and humor. Perfect for audiences of all ages from precocious 10 year olds to 90 year olds and beyond, especially right for anyone who has ever felt different in any way.
Off-Off BroadwayMusical
Show Notes: 1 intermission
Age Guidance: 14

Performance Schedule

THURSDAY-SATURDAY @ 8 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM

Music
  • Paul Kirby
Lyrics
  • Dean Kostos & Paul Kirby
Book
  • Dean Kostos & Paul Kirby
Director
  • Lissa Moira
Choreography
  • Toni Renee Taylor

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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Counter 43".

  • Parking

    SVI Permit.

  • Curb Ramps

    All corners.

  • Passenger Loading Zone

    Front.

  • Restroom

    Unisex: Lobby. Lightweight door 33". Stall 66" x 68". Commode 19". Grab bars.

  • Seating

    Four Theatres: Three on lobby-level (one seating 240, two seating 99 each), one in basement (seats 65). No fixed seating in any of the theaters.

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator: For access to basement theater. Lift for one person using wheelchair and one ambulatory person. Operated with key by house manager.

  • Telephone

    Lobby. Coin slot 61". Cord 29".

  • Entrance

    Ground level. Double doors in series (each 36"). Easy to operate with adequate maneuvering space.

  • Visual Assistance

    None.

  • Water Fountain

    None.

  • Assisted Listening System

    None.

  • Wheelchair Info

    No fixed seating in any of the theaters.

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