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The Funny, Frustrating, and Fascinating “Lennox Mutual”

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“Lennox Mutual,” created by Evan Neiden, Olivia Behr, and Joel Meyers. 

Directed by Jacob Leaf and Evan Neiden.  Presented by Candle House Collective.

By Michele Markarian

I don’t even know where to begin about my three phone call experiences with “Lennox Mutual,” the latest remote immersive theatre experience from Candle House Collective. According to Candle House Collective’s website, Lennox Mutual is “an alternate reality experience by phone.” Very true. The alternate reality was such that I found myself believing it was real.  Which, for a theatrical experience that took place in my office and on my cell phone, is pretty impressive. And creative. As well as the most intriguing and unique theatrical experience I’ve had in a while.

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Candle House Collective’s “Next Time” Provokes, Tickles and Engages

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By Michele Markarian

“Next Time” – Created by Evan Neiden. Directed by John Ertman. Presented by Candle House Collective, through February 28.

I like to tell my friends who live in places other than New England that New Englanders invented masks and social distancing, as it suits our standoffish natures. It’s a funny line, as all of us are feeling pushed to the edge with our limited interactions.  We’ve all had plenty of time to navel gaze and soul search, and are craving interaction, so when the opportunity came to participate in a one-on-one theatrical exchange, “Next Time”, I jumped on it. And while interactive, as well as smart and funny, it brought to the surface self-revelatory answers to questions I didn’t even know I had.

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