Theater Thursday - Common Ground

We were given complimentary access to a stream of Common Ground for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own. 

What: Common Ground

Where: Available for Streaming at tadayouththeater.anywhereseat.com/channel.php

Who: Recommended for Ages 11 and Up

When: Through July 31, 2024

TADA! Youth Theater's recent Spring show, Common Ground, is now available for streaming.  Even though some of their past shows have dealt with serious subjects, they were generally handled lightheartedly. Thus, their shows are usually appropriate for all ages. This one is different, however. It may be their most serious show yet. Accordingly, it is more suitable for older children. 

The show deals with immigration, which makes it extremely timely.  It is about children coming from other countries and trying to fit in. They don't shy away from the darker side of things either like immigration crackdowns and families being detained and separated. That doesn't mean the show is all dark though. There is still plenty of lightness and typical TADA! fun song and dance numbers.

As in any TADA! show, the central crisis is fairly easily resolved and everything ends up mostly happily although not as happily as in most TADA! shows. In reality, it is doubtful things would happen quite that easily, However, this is still a show meant for young audiences. Plus, it still matters that they are even raising this important topic making this a show worth seeing.

And that's our view. For more about Common Ground or to purchase a stream, go to tadayouththeater.anywhereseat.com/channel.php.

Tune in Sunday for this week's Sunday Scoop.

Photo credits:

All Common Ground productions photos by Chad David Kraus

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