Theater in the Open Launches “The Art of Storytelling,” A Socially Distant Fundraiser
September 21, 2020Contact:
September 11, 2020 Dylan C. Wack, Marketing Coordinator
dylan@theaterintheopen.org
978.465.2572
Newburyport, MA – Theater in the Open (TITO) announced The Art of Storytelling, a socially distant fundraiser to
celebrate the end of summer and to provide a safe way to bring people together. On Sunday, September 27th, The
Art of Storytelling, an outdoor and online art auction will be held at the Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center
in Byfield, MA. All proceeds from the auction will go to support Theater in the Open.
TITO has revamped their Art of Storytelling event — canceled this past April due to the pandemic — to now be held
outdoors at the spacious, private Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center located near Governor’s Academy at
46 Elm Street, Byfield, MA. A collection of art donated by friends of Theater in the Open will be on display, creating
an outdoor art museum that ticket-holders can walk through while enjoying the beautiful trails and gardens at
Adelynrood. There will also be live entertainment centered around the themes and stories about the donated art.
Only twenty attendees at a time will be permitted on the property in one-hour blocks to ensure social distancing is
easily maintained. The online auction will go live just as the in-person event closes for the evening, offering another
way to support TITO.
Back by popular demand are the mystery boxes! Mystery boxes can be purchased during the live event only. Each
mystery box contains a gift card valued from $25.00 to $125.00, and only 40 will be available.
“We’re hoping people can enjoy a stroll through the grounds at the Adelynrood Center, support TITO, and go home
with some really fantastic art or an exciting gift certificate,” said Hailey Klein, a member of the Theater in the Open
Board and Co-Chair of the event. This is a great opportunity to enjoy this peaceful retreat center, while also
enjoying art in the open. We very much appreciate Adelynrood’s partnership and generosity in hosting this
fundraiser.”
The Art of Storytelling will be held on Sunday, September 27th from 10 am to 4 pm. Tickets are available at
theaterintheopen.org and are selling quickly. For questions or information about how to participate and support
Theater in the Open, please call 978-465-2572 or email us at info@theaterintheopen.org.
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About Theater in the Open
Now in its 41st season, Theater in the Open is a non-profit arts organization located in Newburyport, MA. Theater in the
Open is a unique cultural asset to the residents of Newburyport and surrounding communities. From our home in
Maudslay State Park, we have been committed to delivering exciting and inventive theater for all ages that is truly open
and inclusive, and to furthering children’s education in the arts.