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Updated 7/26/2023

History At Play™, LLC

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    MA

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

History At Play™, LLC was founded in 2010 to chronicle the lives of influential and often forgotten figures. The troupe provides Immersive Living History experiences, performances, educational workshops, keynote speeches, mix and mingle events, and corporate facilitation. The troupe repertoire includes solo and ensemble performance spanning over 250 years of history: from the American Revolution; to Abolitionism and the Civil War; Transcendentalism and Suffrage; to the Civil Rights Movement; World War II; NASA shuttle missions; the Royal Family, and much more. We have artists and programs complementing BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ content and personas. All productions are originally produced and copyright protected.

History At Play™, LLC productions are researched, written, and produced by Artistic Director and Founder Judith Kalaora. Kalaora is an award-winning playwright, educator, and living historian. Kalaora graduated Syracuse University Magna cum Laude and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Classical Acting and Performance, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language, Literature, and Culture. Kalaora further defined their niche skills at the Globe Education Program of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre of London, England. History At Play™, LLC is woman-owned and operated, with a commitment to employ like-minded artists worldwide.

Additional Productions and commissioned projects are available outside of the 2023 Program Manual. All programs may be performed virtually (excluding Diana of LOVE™ or A Downton Experience™), as well as in-person. Many productions have an Archived Performance option that clients may rent On Demand.

Clients

Clients include National Park Service, Wounded Warrior Project, The Bob Dole Institute of Politics, Army War College/United States Army & Heritage Education Center, City of Boston, Suffrage100MA, National Society of the Sons/Daughters of the American Revolution, The Society of the Cincinnati, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, New-York Historical Society, Massachusetts Historical Society, American Antiquarian Society, Partners Healthcare, Brandeis National Committee, Boston Public Library, Greenville Chautauqua, HEI Hotels, Marriott International (Pulse Vacation Club), Neuberger Berman, MIT Endicott House, Newton Community Education, Newbridge on the Charles, Osher Lifelong Learning (OLLI), Road Scholar/Elderhostel, Boston Jewish Film Festival, The Cabot Theatre, Wood Memorial Library & Museum.

Find Me

Judith Kalaora
Job Title: Founder, Artistic Director
Phone: 617-752-2859
Address:
P.O. Box 120233
Boston, MA 02112

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2010

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Commercial / For profit - Sole proprietorship

Year Founded:

2010

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - Solo / One-Person Show

Additional Disciplines:

  • Multi-Disciplinary

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Arts for Social Change / Creative Activism
  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Public Art Projects (In Free, Public Spaces)
  • Writing Services
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Professional Development / Training
  • Film Showings
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
  • Professional Network Gatherings / Events
  • Virtual Events
  • Wedding / Parties / Private Gatherings
  • Community Arts
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 250

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • Businesses
  • Elders
  • Families
  • General Public
  • Immigrant Populations
  • Incarcerated (or Formerly Incarcerated) individuals
  • LGBTQ Populations
  • Native American Tribes
  • Nonprofits
  • People with Disabilities
  • School Groups
  • Teens
  • Veteran/Active Duty Military Personnel
  • Youth-At-Risk

Languages Available:

  • Spanish
  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Town / City
  • County
  • Multi-County Region
  • State
  • Multi-State Region
  • National
  • International

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility
  • Access accommodations for people who are blind, partially sighted, and have low vision
  • Access accommodations for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing

Captioning for deaf and hard-of-hearing viewers provided for virtual performances.

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I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Solo Together
  • North American Campus Activities
  • Rev250
  • Massachusetts Cultural Council

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Solo Together
  • North American Campus Activities
  • Rev250
  • Massachusetts Cultural Council

Awards

Awards:

  • Massachusetts Cultural Council Award Recipient
  • Bob Jolly Charitable Trust Grant 2014, 2015, 2016, 2020
  • United Solo Theatre Festival Official Selection 2015
  • Sea Station Shakespeare Competition (Adult Winner)
  • 2019 Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss Lectureship Series Award, National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
  • 2021 Women in the Arts Award, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
  • City of Dreams - Framingham, MA - Hometown Heroes Award

Education

Education:

  • Syracuse University, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre
  • Syracuse University, Bachelor of Arts, Spanish Language and Culture
  • Globe Education Program, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, London, England

Special Designations

Special Designations:

  • NEFA Grant Recipient

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University
  • Virtual / Remote

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Communications
  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - Foreign Languages
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Arts Integration - Science / Technology / Engineering
  • Literature
  • Theater
  • Media
  • Music
  • Visual/Crafts

Certifications and Training:

  • Adult Education Instructor
  • Artist in Residence in MA schools (Cedar School, Hanover; Wrentham Elementary)
  • Youth Acting Instructor - Nationwide Clients taught virtually (secondary school level through adult)

Fee range:

$100 per session - $1500 per series (negotiable)

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Afterschool Program
  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Community Site / Center
  • Corporate Business
  • Healthcare Facility
  • Private Studio
  • School / University
  • Virtual / Remote

Ages Served:

  • Elementary School-age
  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - Communications
  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - Foreign Languages
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Arts Integration - Science / Technology / Engineering
  • Literature
  • Theater
  • Media
  • Music
  • Visual/Crafts

Certifications and Training:

  • Adult Education Instructor
  • Artist in Residence in MA schools (Cedar School, Hanover; Wrentham Elementary)
  • Youth Acting Instructor - Nationwide Clients taught virtually (secondary school level through adult)

Fee range:

$100 per session - $1500 per series (negotiable)

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • No Technical requirements

Fee Range:

$600 - $10,000

State of Residence:

Massachusetts

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

10

Venues for Rent/Use

History At Play, LLC Studio
Venue Address: 33 Riverview Street Dedham, MA 02026
Venue Phone: 6177522859
Venue Type: Conference / Meeting Room
Venue Fee Range Minimum: $500
Venue Fee Range Maximum: $1000
Venue Capacity: 10
Venue Seasons: Spring, Summer, Winter, Fall
Venue Features: Climate Control, Green Room, Movie Screen / Projection Capabilities, Sound System, WiFi
Additional Comments: This venue is best for parlor plays, livestream performances, meetings, and classes.