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A festival of veterans in the arts. Year 2 to be announced soonish. Proceeds benefit local veterans nonprofits.

Join us this Friday the 13th for a bone-chilling Write Loud featuring artists for our upcoming Savage WonderGround. We`ll be going live at 8pm EST, make sure you`re following @vetreptheater so you don`t miss a minute.

#fridaythe13th #writeloud #savagewonderground #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #scarystories #iglive #veteransinthearts #liveart #livemusic #spokenword

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Join us this Friday the 13th for a bone-chilling Write Loud featuring artists for our upcoming Savage WonderGround. We'll be going live at 8pm EST, make sure you're following @vetreptheater so you don't miss a minute.

#fridaythe13th #writeloud #savagewonderground #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #scarystories #iglive #veteransinthearts #liveart #livemusic #spokenword

What gives you the creeps? And why are some of us so addicted to the stories that make the hairs on the back of our necks stand up? In preparation for GHOST STORY, we asked some of our Savage WonderGround performers what inspires their work and sends chills down their spines.

Nicholas Efstathiou, author of many supernatural horror tales, told us- “Everything creeps me out. Everything, when I think about it long enough, is terrifying. Everything carries the ghosts of the past.”

Follow Nick at @crossmassachusetts and see him perform live with us at Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY on Halloween night in Boston. Get your invite through the link in our bio!

#savagewonderground #ghoststory #halloween #boston #creepy #crossmassachusetts #duncanblood #horror #scarystories #veterancommunity #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #vetreptheater #veteranwriters

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What gives you the creeps? And why are some of us so addicted to the stories that make the hairs on the back of our necks stand up? In preparation for GHOST STORY, we asked some of our Savage WonderGround performers what inspires their work and sends chills down their spines.

Nicholas Efstathiou, author of many supernatural horror tales, told us- “Everything creeps me out. Everything, when I think about it long enough, is terrifying. Everything carries the ghosts of the past.”

Follow Nick at @crossmassachusetts and see him perform live with us at Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY on Halloween night in Boston. Get your invite through the link in our bio!

#savagewonderground #ghoststory #halloween #boston #creepy #crossmassachusetts #duncanblood #horror #scarystories #veterancommunity #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #vetreptheater #veteranwriters

One of the exciting parts of this upcoming WonderGround performance, comes after the show is over. One of our artists, Ayman Kafel, is launching his book "The Resolute Path", and we are extremely proud to host the release party immediately following the performance. Ayman shared with us how he finds inspiration for his writing.

"I write a lot. Whether it`s poetry or articles, I would write. I was asked once how does my Poetry come to me. There are times when I may think of something, and I`ll just start writing for a few days. They are at first bullet points, then when I feel I have written down what I wanted. I`ll turn it into poetry. Sometimes, I can write a poem in a few minutes. The words just come to me very quickly, and I know exactly what it is that I want to write about. When I do visual presentations of my poetry. Again, sometimes it takes me a few days and sometimes I know exactly what I`m looking for a put it all together in a few minutes."

Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY is invite only. Get on the list by going through the link in our bio!

#aymankafel #theresolutepath #savagewonderground #ghoststory #savagewonder #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #vetreptheater #veteransinthearts #veteranartists #veteranwriters #armyveteran #veteranswhowrite #boston #halloween

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One of the exciting parts of this upcoming WonderGround performance, comes after the show is over. One of our artists, Ayman Kafel, is launching his book "The Resolute Path", and we are extremely proud to host the release party immediately following the performance. Ayman shared with us how he finds inspiration for his writing.

"I write a lot. Whether it's poetry or articles, I would write. I was asked once how does my Poetry come to me. There are times when I may think of something, and I'll just start writing for a few days. They are at first bullet points, then when I feel I have written down what I wanted. I'll turn it into poetry. Sometimes, I can write a poem in a few minutes. The words just come to me very quickly, and I know exactly what it is that I want to write about. When I do visual presentations of my poetry. Again, sometimes it takes me a few days and sometimes I know exactly what I'm looking for a put it all together in a few minutes."

Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY is invite only. Get on the list by going through the link in our bio!

#aymankafel #theresolutepath #savagewonderground #ghoststory #savagewonder #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #vetreptheater #veteransinthearts #veteranartists #veteranwriters #armyveteran #veteranswhowrite #boston #halloween

In preparation for our upcoming Boston performance, we asked our Artists what their favorite Ghost Story is. Ben Fortier shares his.

" I can`t say it`s a favorite of mine, but The Ring series was prominent while I was coming of age, so I found some inspiration from that movie. It showcased a supernatural element that also incorporated technology and family as the plot became more unraveled. Unfortunately, it also pushed the "jump-scare" trope into mainstream media. This is a cheap way to scare people if you ask me. I like the slow burn of psychological thrillers that make you question what you`re actually viewing."

Follow Ben at @thebenfo and see him perform live with us at Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY this Halloween. Rsvp through the link in our bio and get your invite!

#savagewonder #savagewonderground #savagewondergroundghoststory #ghoststory #benfortier #liveart #livemusic #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #veterancommunity #boston #bostonma #bostonhalloween #halloween #veteransrepertorytheater #vetreptheater #vetrep

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In preparation for our upcoming Boston performance, we asked our Artists what their favorite Ghost Story is. Ben Fortier shares his.

" I can't say it's a favorite of mine, but The Ring series was prominent while I was coming of age, so I found some inspiration from that movie. It showcased a supernatural element that also incorporated technology and family as the plot became more unraveled. Unfortunately, it also pushed the "jump-scare" trope into mainstream media. This is a cheap way to scare people if you ask me. I like the slow burn of psychological thrillers that make you question what you're actually viewing."

Follow Ben at @thebenfo and see him perform live with us at Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY this Halloween. Rsvp through the link in our bio and get your invite!

#savagewonder #savagewonderground #savagewondergroundghoststory #ghoststory #benfortier #liveart #livemusic #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #veterancommunity #boston #bostonma #bostonhalloween #halloween #veteransrepertorytheater #vetreptheater #vetrep

"The consequences of this heartbreak
Are my greatest achievements."

-Kiss and Tell, by Amy Sexauer

We shared this poem and others from Amy`s book, Poppies, on the Savage Wonder Blog this week to showcase her work ahead of the WonderGround in Boston where she will perform spoken word. Subscribe to the blog at www.savagewonder.substack.com and rsvp to Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY by clicking the link in our bio!

You can follow Amy at @amyontap
You can purchase your own copy of Poppies through @deadreackoningcollective

#savagewonder #savagewonderground #wonderground #ghoststory #savagewondergroundghoststory #amysexauer #poppies #warpoetry #femaleveteran #veteransinthearts #veteranswhowrite #spokenword #boston #halloween #artblog #armyveteran

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"The consequences of this heartbreak
Are my greatest achievements."

-Kiss and Tell, by Amy Sexauer

We shared this poem and others from Amy's book, Poppies, on the Savage Wonder Blog this week to showcase her work ahead of the WonderGround in Boston where she will perform spoken word. Subscribe to the blog at www.savagewonder.substack.com and rsvp to Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY by clicking the link in our bio!

You can follow Amy at @amyontap
You can purchase your own copy of Poppies through @deadreackoningcollective

#savagewonder #savagewonderground #wonderground #ghoststory #savagewondergroundghoststory #amysexauer #poppies #warpoetry #femaleveteran #veteransinthearts #veteranswhowrite #spokenword #boston #halloween #artblog #armyveteran

What makes a good ghost story? Most of us enjoy a healthy dose of fear, staring at the unknown, with a few good jump scares and a killer music score. Consider immersing yourself in a story unlike any you`ve ever read or watched, with live painting, music, storytelling, and poetry this Halloween night in downtown Boston.

Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY features exclusively veteran artists, the majority of whom are local to the Boston area. Tickets are invite-only, RSVP through the link in our bio and get on the list!

#savagewonderground #ghoststory #savagewonder #veteransinthearts #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #vetreptheater #veteranmusicians #veterancommunity #bostonma #boston #halloween #halloweenparty #performanceart #artinboston #bostonarts #bostonveterans #thingstodoinboston

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What makes a good ghost story? Most of us enjoy a healthy dose of fear, staring at the unknown, with a few good jump scares and a killer music score. Consider immersing yourself in a story unlike any you've ever read or watched, with live painting, music, storytelling, and poetry this Halloween night in downtown Boston.

Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY features exclusively veteran artists, the majority of whom are local to the Boston area. Tickets are invite-only, RSVP through the link in our bio and get on the list!

#savagewonderground #ghoststory #savagewonder #veteransinthearts #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #vetreptheater #veteranmusicians #veterancommunity #bostonma #boston #halloween #halloweenparty #performanceart #artinboston #bostonarts #bostonveterans #thingstodoinboston

Meet the cast for Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY

Nicholas Efstathiou, storytelling @crossmassachusetts
Ben Fortier, music @thebenfo
Ayman Kafel, spoken word @ayman_kafel
Dave Campisano, spoken word @camp.dave
Amy Sexauer, spoken word @amyontap
and Dex, visual art

Get your invite to Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY by hitting the rsvp link in our bio and join us for the most savage Halloween party of the season.

#savagewonderground #savagewonder #ghoststory #savagewondergroundghoststory #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #vetreppresents #crossmassachussetts #benfortier #aymankafel #davecampisano #22mohawks #amysexauer #boston #downtownboston #halloween #halloweenparty #halloweeninboston

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Meet the cast for Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY

Nicholas Efstathiou, storytelling @crossmassachusetts
Ben Fortier, music @thebenfo
Ayman Kafel, spoken word @ayman_kafel
Dave Campisano, spoken word @camp.dave
Amy Sexauer, spoken word @amyontap
and Dex, visual art

Get your invite to Savage WonderGround: GHOST STORY by hitting the rsvp link in our bio and join us for the most savage Halloween party of the season.

#savagewonderground #savagewonder #ghoststory #savagewondergroundghoststory #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #vetreppresents #crossmassachussetts #benfortier #aymankafel #davecampisano #22mohawks #amysexauer #boston #downtownboston #halloween #halloweenparty #halloweeninboston

Consider this your invite to the season`s best Halloween Party. RSVP at https://vetrep.org/now-playing/ so you can join us in downtown Boston for an immersive ghost story told in spoken word, live art, and music.

#savagewonder #savagewonderground #savagewondergroundghoststory #SWGghoststory #ghoststory #liveart #storytelling #spokenword #boston #downtownboston #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #veteransrepertorytheater #vetreptheater #vetrep #halloween #halloweenparty

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Consider this your invite to the season's best Halloween Party. RSVP at https://vetrep.org/now-playing/ so you can join us in downtown Boston for an immersive ghost story told in spoken word, live art, and music.

#savagewonder #savagewonderground #savagewondergroundghoststory #SWGghoststory #ghoststory #liveart #storytelling #spokenword #boston #downtownboston #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #veteransrepertorytheater #vetreptheater #vetrep #halloween #halloweenparty

We live in the shadow of large mountains
forced through a sieve
as if we cannot filter through pumice like groundwater
We must throw away our unpleasant natures
at light speed
We must match all our edges
as if the world is ending
as if standing alone when it does
is the only tragedy
we cannot suffer

-Crater Lake, by Dex

We featured this piece by Dex this week on the Savage Wonder Blog. You can find more of her poetry and other veteran artists by subscribing at www.savagewonder.substack.com

#craterlake #savagewonder #savagewonderground #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #substack #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep

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We live in the shadow of large mountains
forced through a sieve
as if we cannot filter through pumice like groundwater
We must throw away our unpleasant natures
at light speed
We must match all our edges
as if the world is ending
as if standing alone when it does
is the only tragedy
we cannot suffer

-Crater Lake, by Dex

We featured this piece by Dex this week on the Savage Wonder Blog. You can find more of her poetry and other veteran artists by subscribing at www.savagewonder.substack.com

#craterlake #savagewonder #savagewonderground #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #substack #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep

This past week on the Savage Wonder Blog we`ve featured poetry from Chris Madsen and Lani Hankins, alongside artwork from Gina Herrera and Mike Schropp. We are always taking submissions if you`re a veteran artist, and anyone can subscribe by going to www.savagewonder.substack.com . The blog is also the best way to stay up to date on news from Veterans Repertory Theater, and find out about our events featuring veteran artists across the country and in New York.

@chris.the.seagoat
@lm_hankins_art
@ginaherreraart
@schropptheartist
@vetreptheater

#savagewonder #savagewonderblog #substack #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #veteranswhowrite

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This past week on the Savage Wonder Blog we've featured poetry from Chris Madsen and Lani Hankins, alongside artwork from Gina Herrera and Mike Schropp. We are always taking submissions if you're a veteran artist, and anyone can subscribe by going to www.savagewonder.substack.com . The blog is also the best way to stay up to date on news from Veterans Repertory Theater, and find out about our events featuring veteran artists across the country and in New York.

@chris.the.seagoat
@lm_hankins_art
@ginaherreraart
@schropptheartist
@vetreptheater

#savagewonder #savagewonderblog #substack #veteransrepertorytheater #vetrep #veteranartists #veteransinthearts #veteranswhowrite

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