Darrel Alejandro Holnes: Black Feminist Video Game

THEATER
TUESDAY – SUNDAY, APRIL 27 – MAY 2, 2021
8:00 PM

The Civilians
59E59 Live Stream
Twitch

$10
https://thecivilians.org/upcoming/black-feminist-video-game/

I'm just gonna quote the promotional materials here:

Enter Jonas: a biracial teenager with autism. Jonas broadcasts all aspects of his life online, including a disastrous first date with his crush, Nicole. Desperate to regain her affections, he dusts off a long-ignored gift from his mother — a classic 2D “Black feminist video game” — hopeful that the game will grant him the key to winning Nicole back. But Jonas soon discovers that, with only the Game Master and his friend Sabine to guide him, he must confront his own misperceptions of the women in his (real) life, or risk losing not only the game but also his first chance at love. In this mashup of live performance, video game design, and online interaction, Jonas and Sabine stream their play on Twitch and find their path through the game together. Along the way, you’ll help (or hinder!) their progress by responding in real time to the choices they make.

Does that sound great, or what?

MAKE A NIGHT OF IT: Arsenic and Old Lace: Rinse a Martini glass or coupe with Absinthe. Pour 2 oz. Gin, 3/4 oz. dry Vermouth, and 1/4 oz. Crème de Violette into an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Stir. Strain into the rinsed glass. Garnish with an orange twist.