(Photo by Hillary Jeanne Photography)
If there s any truth to the notion that names can become our destiny, then I can t think of a more apt name for TheatreWorks Silicon Valley s new Artistic Director than Tim
Bond. As an artist, as a leader and as a person, he is all about finding and honoring those things that can bring us all together. The latest case-in-point is
Simple Gifts, the brand-new holiday show he has crafted to ring in the season.
Simple Gifts is a joyful, multicultural celebration of beloved holiday songs and traditions from many diverse backgrounds. Conceived and directed by Bond, the show features a cast of Bay Area theater veterans who share beautiful music, meaningful memories, and take audiences on a journey through a variety of winter celebrations, including Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Bodhi Day, Noche Buena, Diwali, Las Posadas, Winter Solstice, as well as exploring Christmas traditions from around the world. Presented as part of