Dear MWE Listener,
Here is an opportunity to attend a play about baseball in a real ballpark. Arena Stage has arranged a unique showing of the play Toni Stone that is currently playing at their theater. As the play is presented live onstage at Arena, it will also be simulcast at the Nationals Park on the Jumbotron on Sunday evening, September 26th at 7:30 pm. The event at Nats Park is free. Our veteran audio describer Rita Tehan will be at Nats Park to provide live audio description for the simulcast for any blind individual who may wish to attend. Arena Stage expects 4,000 people to attend at Nats Park., including active military, veterans, and first responders. You can attend this very unique event free of charge! However, I must mention that parking is not free; the cost is $25.00. The event can also be reached by Metro. The event will go on rain or shine! The ballpark and food/drink vendors will open two hours prior to the event.
Below is a summary of the play from the Arena Stage website:
“Considered a trailblazer, Toni Stone is the first woman to play baseball in the Negro Leagues, also making her the first woman to play professionally in a men’s league. Against all odds, Stone shattered expectations and created her own set of rules in the male-dominated sports world. Award-winning playwright Lydia R. Diamond tells the dynamic story of Stone’s journey of perseverance and resilience to do what she loved the most — play baseball.
*Rated PG13. Contains coarse and mature language that may not be appropriate for younger audiences.”
Reservations are not needed. Walk-ups on the day of the event are welcome! There is no baseball game scheduled for that night, but it promises to be an enjoyable and entertaining evening in a truly unique setting for theater.
With all good wishes,
Neely
Neely Oplinger
Executive Director
Metropolitan Washington Ear Inc
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Silver Spring, MD 20904
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