‘The Soldier Dreams’ & ‘Never Swim Alone’

About This Event

Open Fist Theatre Company returns to live, in-person performance with concurrent runs of two plays by celebrated Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor. The Soldier Dreams is a darkly funny and moving play about life, death, grief — and dancing. As David lies in a virus-induced coma, his lover, Richard, plays host to David’s family members, each of whom feel they had the most special connection. In this poignant homage to those we love who have left us, the audience becomes witness to everyone’s — including David’s own — memories of David. In the slyly witty and unexpectedly suspenseful Never Swim Alone, two men are locked in a ruthless competition of one-upmanship under the watchful eye of “The Referee,” a young woman with a secret connection to the boys these men used to be. The Soldier Dreams: Oct. 23 through Dec. 12: Saturdays @ 8:30 p.m. / Sundays @ 7 p.m. / Mondays @ 8:15 p.m.; PLUS 8 performances only of Never Swim Alone: See both plays in one evening Oct. 30 thru Nov. 21 only: Saturdays @ 8:30 p.m. (The Soldier Dreams) & 10 p.m. (Never Swim Alone) / Sundays @ 6 p.m. (Never Swim Alone) & 7 p.m. (The Soldier Dreams). Open Fist Theatre Company, Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90039; Proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours will be required of all patrons, and admittance is limited to ages 12+. All current CDC and local guidelines regarding seating and masks will be followed at each performance. Suggested Donation: $15-$25; www.openfist.org