ether

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each episode explores the shifting nature of connection through online interactions

Inspired by interviews with real people, the anthology series of interconnected stories spotlights the characters’ struggle to maintain their mental health, familial ties, and personal relationships during the COVID-19 quarantine and beyond.


Ep. 3: “Party”

Devised and performed by Julius Rea and Kieran Beccia, "Party" questions the possibilities of realistic social change though a conversation between friends on November 8, 2020.

"Party" is the third episode of the web series ether, produced by The Forum Collective.Created and performed by Julius Rea and Kieran Beccia, this episode qu...

Watch the panel from the 12.6.20 showing

This conversation followed the showing of Ep. 3 of The Forum Collective's web series 'ether.' Recorded live as part of Playground's Innovator Showcase.The pa...

Ep. 2: “Fever”

Devised by and starring Ryan Takemiya and Sharon Shao, this episode brings attention to new waves of anti-Asian sentiment in the United States, fueled by the Covid-19 crisis.

Watch the panel from the 11.28.20 showing


Ep. 1: “Calling Card”

Devised by Francisco Rodriguez of the Mexican American Theatre Conservatory and Marisa Gabriela Ramos, the premiere episode is “Calling Card” — a piece about two Latinx siblings struggling with isolation.

Listen to the interviews that inspired this piece:

Watch the panel from the 11.18.20 showing:

This conversation followed the showing of Ep. 1 of The Forum Collective's web series 'ether.' Recorded live as part of Playground's Innovator Showcase. The p...