TheatreWorks presents ‘Simple Gifts’ this week Written by Los Altos Town Crier Report
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley rings in the holiday season with “Simple Gifts,” a multicultural celebration of beloved holiday songs and traditions from many diverse backgrounds, slated to open this week.
Conceived, crafted and directed by the company’s artistic director, Tim Bond, the virtual production is part of TheatreWorks from Home. It is scheduled to be livestreamed Thursday through Dec. 27, with on-demand streaming available Dec. 28 through Jan. 1.
A group of Bay Area theater veterans will share music and memories, and take audiences on a journey through a variety of winter celebrations – Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Noche Buena, Diwali, Las Posadas, Winter Solstice – while also exploring Christmas traditions from around the world.