The Boy Who Kissed The Sky
by Idris Goodwin
music by Divinity Roxx & Eugene H. Russell IV
directed by Summer L. Williams
music direction by David Freeman Coleman
dramaturgy by afrikah selah
in partnership with the City of Boston's Office of Arts and Culture
Jul 14 - Aug 12, 2023
The Strand Theatre (543 Columbia Road, Dorchester)
All tickets are Pay-What-You-Want, with $0 minimum!
With just a broom, a pencil, and a dream for a better life, a budding guitarist — unsure of his place in the cosmos — invokes the past, present & future of rhythm ‘n’ blues as his guide. Rocking and rolling with the hippest ancestral spirit, our young hero must set aside his fears and dig deep to discover his own voice.
This Summer, Idris Goodwin returns to Company One with The Boy Who Kissed The Sky, a groovy ride through space, time, and imagination for dreamers of all ages. Inspired by the early life of Jimi Hendrix, this intergenerational hero’s journey is a celebration of reaching for the stars, finding community, and embracing the creative legacy that lives inside us all.
Company One Theatre is producing The Boy Who Kissed The Sky to AMPLIFY:
- Public Art for Public Good in Uphams Corner.
- powerful reverberations of community care, where neighbors show up for one another in the face of adversity.
- visionary artists, activists, and musicians, whose work heals us, propels us, and helps us imagine ourselves into a better future.
- resilient, nurturing intergenerational spaces, supported by partner organizations across Boston who empower our young people to achieve their dreams, and become impactful changemakers.
- communal joy, creativity, and relentless optimism as essential tools for social justice.
Updated COVID-19 Information
Effective July 10th, 2023, masks are no longer required to be worn at Company One productions. We still will have masks available at the box office for any attendees who choose to wear one. In addition, Company One no longer requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend performances. By attending a performance, you assert that you are not sick or experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19. If you feel any symptoms, please stay home and and join us at a different show when you're feeling better, or check out our Pay-What-You-Want livestream of the show (more details TBA).