MONTH OF REST
February 4, 14, 17, 28, free with RSVP
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Last week, New York–based PlayCo premiered the first iteration of William Burke’s Is It Supposed to Last?, an interactive Zoom party in which attendees brought streamers, fun dress, and food and drink to a gathering that began with an ominous live piano performance of Neil Diamond’s classic “Sweet Caroline,” a favorite in bars, concert halls, sports arenas, and the internet, as evidenced by a December global singalong. But Is It Supposed to Last?, directed by Burke and Bryn Herdrich and starring Jehan O. Young and Carolina Đỗ, with music by Sugar Vendil, took a turn on the state of the world with a pair of monologues and an isolated man getting wrapped up, concluding with multiple recorded versions (Elvis!) as people decided how long they wanted to continue listening to a song that usually provides an instant connection among friends and strangers. PlayCo has vowed to do less in February, hosting four free activities before returning with the next iteration of Is It Supposed to Last? in March. It all starts February 4 at 12:30 with a gentle, guided nap led by Đỗ, addressing such questions as “Why must we, as adults, have to live with nap regrets?” and “Do you feel the siren’s call to just slip away from work into dreamland for just a lil teeny tiny nap?” On February 14 at 5:00, Justin Taylor explores self-compassion in a group meditation, advising you to love yourself even if you might be alone on Valentine’s Day. On February 17 at 11:30, Charlene Adhiambo will offer journaling tips with prompts and freewriting. And on February 28 at 8:00, you can get shaking with the virtual Social DisDance Party with Ani, Sunny, and other members of PlayCo, kicking loose as the cold, short month comes to an end.