Can making art about saving the world actually help to save it?:
theatre KAPOW and 3S Artspace ask that question with Continuity
theatre KAPOW returns to 3S Artspace in Portsmouth on November 8 at 2:00 pm with a reading of Continuity by Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning playwright Bess Wohl. This sharp, funny play takes audiences behind (and beyond) the camera in a hilarious and thought-provoking satire of Hollywood’s best intentions and biggest contradictions.
A sheet of ice sits in the desert of New Mexico. A mad eco-terrorist plants a bomb in order to save humankind. A beleaguered film crew tries to get in one last shot before losing the light. Storytelling and science collide with hilarious and devastating consequences. Beneath the satire lies a deeper question: Can making art about saving the world actually help to save it?
“In this play, everyone is running out of time,” said director Rachael Chapin Longo. “The screenwriter is facing a health crisis. The director is running out of light in the sky. Is filming a blockbuster movie to draw attention to the climate crisis really going to have any impact?” This question and so many others are asked through the humor, irony, and a clever structure of the play. “Is it actually taking action? Is it already too late?” she asks.
Kenneth Millington, The Abandonment of Matter, 2025, Watercolor and Ink on Paper, 60″ x 40″. On view in “New Aftermaths” October 2 – November 29, 2026 at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, NH.
Chenlin Cai, Boat returning in a Rainstorm, 2018, Oil on transparent plexiglass, 23.2” x 17”. On view in “Light, Shadow, and Memory: Humans, War, and Nature” October 2 – November 29, 2026 at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, NH.
Vesna Jovanovic, Day 42, 2020, 30″ x 22”, Ink, gouache, graphite, and acrylic pen on toned paper. On view in “74 Days” October 2 – November 29, 2026 at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, NH.
The play reading will be followed by a tour of the three Gallery exhibitions, New Aftermaths (paintings and drawings by Kenneth Millington), Light Shadow, and Memory: Humans, War, and Nature (works by Chenlin Cai curated byJun Dong), and 74 Days (works on paper by Vesna Jovanovic). Their shared focus emerges in a dialogue on how we act, how we endure, and how our choices ripple through ourselves, others, and the planet. Visitors will move from intimate observation to bold visual narratives to luminous, contemplative installations, experiencing a rich spectrum of human stories.
“The response to our first ARTiculate reading was everything we had hoped for. The performance was exceptional, and audiences were genuinely engaged by the connections between the play and the artwork on view. What made the experience so meaningful was the opportunity to explore those connections together through conversation. We’re delighted to continue our partnership with theatre KAPOW and invite audiences back for another thought-provoking afternoon that brings theater, visual art, and community together,” said Beth Falconer, Executive Director of 3S Artspace.
“This was my first time attending a play reading, so I walked into the performance at 3S not knowing what to expect. It turns out that I was captivated – not only by the stellar execution of the reading by the actors, but also by the timely discussion afterwards. I’ve been looking forward to the next ARTiculate event, inviting people as a way to continue and to broaden the conversation,” said Demi Dubois, ARTiculate attendee.
The cast of Continuity features performances by Wayne Asbury, Carey Cahoon, Michael Cobb, Eric Gutterson, Heidi Krantz, Olivia Sowell, Shanel Sparr and Jimmy Stewart, and is directed by company member Rachael Chapin Longo. theatre KAPOW’s staged reading of Continuity is Sunday, November 8 at 2:00pm at 3S Artspace in Portsmouth, NH. Tickets are $15 and include the reading, discussion, and a gallery tour. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit 3Sarts.org or tkapow.com.
About theatre KAPOW
theatre KAPOW (www.tkapow.com) is a Manchester, NH-based ensemble theatre company that presents great works of dramatic literature across ages and cultures, in the belief that sharing stories on stage inspires healing conversations about societal issues. tKAPOW places emphasis on the importance of rigorous formal training to develop an ensemble of skilled and dedicated theatre artists.
Every tKAPOW season features a set of related programs that includes artistic performances and educational community programs that benefit audiences across NH. tKAPOW is the resident theatre company presenting three productions each season at BNH Stage in Concord as well as Shakespeare on the Green at Saint Anselm College, Open Trainings at the company’s studio in Manchester, and educational performances and programs across the state. tKAPOW is committed to ensuring that its work benefits and is accessible to all members of the community.
About 3S Artspace
3S Artspace, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is an essential contributor to the New Hampshire Seacoast’s contemporary arts and entertainment scene as a hub for emerging artists to showcase their work, take the stage, and bring community together. We believe that by creating a space for the intersection of art and contemporary issues, we can inspire each other to stay curious, foster empathy, and fuel creativity.
The Gallery at 3S Artspace is an incubator of ideas, facilitator of original content, and is committed to presenting a diverse representation of contemporary visual artists. Each year the Gallery presents exhibitions that highlight unprecedented innovation across disciplines, celebrate artistic excellence, encourage lively discourse, and foster an unwavering appreciation for the vital role that art plays in our community. 3sarts.org
