BETHLEHEM, PA - Touchstone Theatre's "Fresh Voices" returns to premiere original devised works on June 2 and 3, 2023 at 7:30pm in Touchstone's 75-seat black box theatre on Bethlehem's Southside.
"Fresh Voices is awesome because we get to see our first year MFA students' artistic prowess on full display," says Touchstone Theatre's Artistic Director James Jordan, "Our MFA students are working well together and are embodying what Fresh Voices is all about: the art of collaboration."
The first piece of the evening is Shalaine McCall's PLUS, an exhibit performance that focuses on what it is like being plus-sized in the United States. Specifically targeting the effects on mental health and body image from the perspective of a plus-sized individual. This piece will take place in Touchstone Theatre's Sala X room from 7:30pm to 8:00pm and again during intermission. 
The second piece of the evening is Ms. Latrice Young's Ain't I/Ain't It/Ain't We, a poetic jazz-like performance where Ms. Latrice invites audience members to join her as she questions womanhood and celebrates, open-mic style, moments of letting go.
The third piece of the evening is Tyler Garrett's Faithful. A provocative performance, where Tyler reimagines his life as a Youth Pastor defending himself from rumors about him being faithless. This piece is a deeply honest examination of a young man's faith.
The fourth piece of the evening is Larry Mason's Dissonance, a visceral performance about disability and how it colors an individual's life. Unfortunately, their voice isn't the only one bouncing around inside their head.
Immediately following intermission is the final piece of the evening, HERE, created and performed by all the MFA students. HERE follows four unique individuals questioning their reality, after being forced into a world unlike their own. To escape, they each must reflect, trust, and connect...but will they allow themselves to go "there"'
Fresh Voices runs June 2 and 3, 2023 at 7:30pm. Tickets are pay-what-you-will, with a suggested donation of $10. For more information about the event and to purchase tickets, please visit www.touchstone.org.