There’s something undeniably special about the PhinneyWood neighborhood. Strolling up and down the main with its local, independent businesses, or winding through the residential roads that exude a sense of warmth and welcome, the feeling is evident. It’s a place where people appreciate the value of knowing each other, looking out for our neighbors, and building relationships with other people who call this place home. Taproot Theatre is offering a discount to PhinneyWood residents and business owners to encourage this connection.
Taproot’s current production, My Lord, What a Night, is the perfect opportunity to spark meaningful conversations. Based on the real-life friendship between famed contralto Marian Anderson and physicist Albert Einstein, this story is a reminder of how seemingly-small actions—such as opening one’s home or advocating for a friend—can create lasting change in our lives, in our communities, and in the world at large.
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This vibrant community is home to one of PhinneyWood’s gems—Taproot Theatre Company, a professional theatre in a neighborhood setting. Since its founding in 1976 and its presence in Greenwood since 1988 when it purchased the building which it opened in 1996, Taproot has served the community with stories of hope.
There’s no shortage of studies showing the importance of the arts in our lives and the value of community in fostering a sense of belonging. We’re fortunate to have a space where these two worlds converge. Taproot is more than just a place for entertainment—it’s a space where community happens.
Taproot values its place in PhinneyWood and is inviting YOU to use the theatre as a place to connect with your neighbors. Bring a friend, invite a fellow parent from your kid’s school or a business owner to see a show with you, and use the play to spark conversations to deepen your connections.
Arrive early and take advantage of the welcoming lobby with locally-sourced concessions and enjoy the rotating art exhibits. Mingle with other theatregoers during intermission—you never know who you might meet! After the show, extend the conversation at one of the neighborhood’s cafes or bars, reflecting on the themes in the play.
When you come to the theatre, introduce yourself as a PhinneyWood resident—Taproot loves meeting its neighbors and hearing your thoughts on the plays. Stories have the power to bring people together and cultivate connections, and you’re a big part of that as well.
About the play
My Lord, What a Night by Deborah Brevoort at Taproot Theatre through October 19
Based on the real-life friendship between famed contralto Marian Anderson and physicist Albert Einstein.
Marian Anderson is denied lodging after delighting a sold-out Princeton audience. When her long-time fan, Albert Einstein, invites her to stay in his home, the two begin a lifelong friendship. Watch as they grapple with their responsibility as an artist and scientist in a world plagued by racial segregation and a looming world war.
