The Animals Speak
The theater and streaming hybrid Thirdwing concludes its series Venomous Color—which looks at Walt Disney Studios toward the start of its heydey—with an original drama written and directed by company founder Cameron Darwin Bossert, who also appears in the cast of six. T he play looks at Disney's 1941 goodwill tour of South America aimed at swaying the locals away from German influence. (Unlike many Thurdwing productions, this one is only viewable live.) Wed, Aug 13, 2025 Wed, Aug 13, 2025 Thu, Aug 14, 2025 Fri, Aug 15, 2025 Sat, Aug 16, 2025 Sun, Aug 17, 2025
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