The Celestials

MASS MoCA Member Pre-sale: Wednesday, April 5, 12pm No promo code for member pre-sale necessary-log in to access tickets early. Not yet a member? Become one here. General On-sale: Friday, April 7, 12pm Did you know that North Adams was once home to the second largest Chinese population east of the Mississippi? The Celestials transports us to 1870 as seventy-five Chinese laborers-and unwitting strikebreakers-arrive in this bustling factory town. A tale of labor, love, immigration, and community, Peter Glazer's theatrical adaptation of Williamstown author Karen Shepard's mesmerizing novel (inspired by the same history as MASS MoCA's 2008 exhibition The Nanjing Particles, by Simon Starling), The Celestials shines a light on a little known, yet startling familiar moment of our city's history. This play was originally intended to be presented during our canceled 2020 season. Not yet a member? Become one here for event discounts, exclusive invites, and more. Make a Plan This performance is general admission seating and will take place inside MASS MoCA's Club B10. Masks are optional during indoor performances but may be required in the event of a change in Berkshire County risk levels. Please note, museum admission is not included with your event ticket unless indicated. Purchase museum admission here . All events at MASS MoCA are accessible to all audiences. Please contact accessibility@massmoca.org accessibility@massmoca.org if you would like to inquire about accessibility needs and services. By purchasing a ticket to join MASS MoCA's visitors, staff, and artists on the museum campus, you agree to follow a Courtesy Code, detailed here . Our full COVID FAQ is here. All sales are final; no refunds or exchanges. Planning on dinner before the show? Check out restaurants in downtown North Adams or find a nosh right here on campus: Bright Ideas Brewing, or Lickety Split Cafe. Lickety Split Cafe, our museum cafe, will also serve small bites during the show. A full bar serves Bright Idea Brewing beers and Berkshire Mountain Distillery spirits. This staged reading is brought to you in collaboration with MCLA Arts & Culture and MASS MoCA. Image courtesy of A