Bevival events and death literacy programming

a gathering place for death literacy, long before the end

Grandma Haya doesn’t want to argue— her time is up. So she’s throwing a farewell party. The question is, will her family and friends attend? It’s A Wrap is a darkly comedic, heartwarming story about life, self-determination, and the right to make one’s own end-of-life decisions. Post-screening discussion on VSED (Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking) will follow.
Sunday, Dec.8th @1:30. Orpheum Theatre, Saugerties. A portion of ticket sales benefit Circle Home, the first comfort care home for the dying in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Past events

In recognition of National Healthcare Decisions Day, we held a dinner party where attendees were treated to an flavorful array of traditional comfort foods typically served at memorial gatherings. This awesome sold-out event was made possible in partnership with Chris Hewitt founder of Tilda’s Kitchen, Circle of Friends for the Dying, and the support of Kitt Potter, Kingston’s Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs.

To help unpack and prepare for ending of life we designed a 3-part workshop where attendance exceeded expectations and overflow moved to Zoom. Many thanks to Ulster County Office for Aging and the Ulster County Women’s Network for their support.

It's A Wrap

It's A Wrap

A dark comedy about dying with discussion. Dec 8th Orpheum Theatre, Saugerties.

Events, Event, CultureCaren MartineauNovember 11, 2024Education, Documentary, Death Literacy, VSED

Celebrating Aging Series

Celebrating Aging Series

Live events explore the aging experience through film, performance and conversation.

Caren MartineauJune 5, 2023The Rosendale Theatre

Wooden Nickels

Wooden Nickels

Death literacy gets upfront and personal in this original mixed-reality online performance.

Event, Stories, Culture, EventsCaren MartineauSeptember 12, 2021Celebrating Aging in Theatre, Entertainment, Education, Zoom, Live Performance, Virtual Stage Performances, Compassion and Choices

You Must Remember This

You Must Remember This

If you had to do it all over again, would you do things differently?

Event, Events, CultureCaren MartineauAugust 18, 2021Live Performance, Virtual Stage Performances, Celebrating Aging in Theatre, original content, playwright, Entertainment, Education

Here Today

Here Today

Former must-haves find themselves irrelevant and relegated to a closet.

Event, Events, CultureCaren MartineauAugust 18, 2021Live Performance, Virtual Stage Performances, Celebrating Aging in Theatre, playwright, original content, Education, Zoom, JCC, Stage Performance, Entertainment

Take This Job

Take This Job

Who decides when your time is up?

Event, Culture, Stories, EventsCaren MartineauMarch 12, 2021Celebrating Aging in Theatre, Education, Entertainment, Live Performance, Virtual Stage Performances

All My Stuff

All My Stuff

In the end, how will you be remembered?

Event, Culture, Stories, EventsCaren MartineauFebruary 12, 2021ZOOMLive Performance, Celebrating Aging in Theatre, Education, Virtual Stage Performances, Entertainment

You Bet Your Life

You Bet Your Life

Statistically, you’ve got lots of time…but do you really?

Events, Event, Culture, StoriesCaren MartineauFebruary 12, 2021Celebrating Aging in Theatre, Education, Live Performance, Virtual Stage Performances