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“We get through these impossible times in our lives by going through them together,” [co-creator Patrick Lazour] said. Indeed, [director Taibi] Magar points out that the audience is a reminder of the need for community…“It’s this extension of empathy. It’s how we can show up for each other in tough times.”

“This is a celebration of caretaking, and the whole point of the show is to sing for those caring for others,” [actor Jordan] Dobson said. “I think that encapsulates its beauty—even though it’s a heavy subject matter, the overall point is to celebrate what we do as a community.”

There is a naked honesty in the production that builds intimacy and trust. If the purpose of art is to comment on the human experience, it would be difficult to find a more human statement than Night Side Songs.

“What I loved about the music and the way it was used in the play was how it created emotion in the audience,” said Harvard Medical School’s Dr. Susan Block. “There was a feeling of community in the room by the time we got to the end of the production.”

“What I hope the audience takes away from this show is a larger vision about the myths we create,” [puppet director and designer Kate] Brehm said. “We have the power to make our own stories.”

“All these people have a passion. They’re all really invested and want to do good work,” [said technical consultant Chris Swetcky.] “It shows with the sets and what comes on stage.”