From a celebration of great music to human rights for the strangest among us to polyamory, a diverse slate of online options awaits you this week. The True History of the Tragic Life and Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana, the Ugliest Woman in the World. (above) This mouthful play — about a famous 19th century “circus freak” referred to as a “baboon lady” — is presented, when performed live in a theater, in total darkness.
So what a useful way to mount theater during quarantine: Streaming a wholly auditory experience into your home (in an immersive way, if you wear headphones).
This real-life cautionary tale that touches on human rights is timely, and Amphibian Stage Productions revives its acclaimed 2012 version in streamable form.