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Trinity Repertory Company resident actor Rachael Warren gives her top five picks of the summer arts scene.

waterfire1. Providence Sound Session, July 6–12. Organized by the City of Providence and the Providence Black Repertory Company, this “genre-defying” week-long music fest features performances throughout the city by a diverse group of artists. This year, headliners include jazz musician Jon Hendricks, dance music sensation Wunmi and R&B group 112. “This is a Rhode Island treasure,” says Warren. “You can hear amazing music from all over.” Locations throughout Providence, providencesoundsession.com.

2. The Manton Avenue Project Aug. 14–17. This organization unites children living in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood with professional artists to create original theater, such as this summer’s You Must Have Me Confused with Someone Else: The Mistaken Identity Plays. “But this isn’t kiddie theatre,” says Warren. “It will surprise you with its insight, heart and humor—plus, all of the performances are free!” This show presents eight one-act plays, each co-written by a child and professional actor. 331-7007, mantonavenueproject.org.

3. Firehouse 13 Warren likes to drop by this gallery and performance space to discover new artists. “There’s always something fantastic happening here,” she says. “You’ll find performance, visual art, music, readings and more.” 41 Central Street, Providence, 270-1801, firehouse13.org. 

4. UNISONG, July 14, 7 pm. A different guest performer conducts the community chorus each month. “You don’t have to audition to sing,” says Warren. “In fact, you don’t even need to read music. It’s a great way to meet people and learn something new.” Warren leads July’s session, which features selections from musical theater. The Media and Performing Arts Center, The Met School, 325 Public Street, Providence, unisong.net.

5. WaterFire, through Oct. 11. Warren and her husband, fellow Trinity Rep resident actor Mauro Hantman (the couple fell in love in 2002 while playing Peter and Wendy in the theater’s production of Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Would not Grow Up), never tire of the blazing art installation. “We love WaterFire,” she says. “We bring as many out-of-town guests there as we can because it’s such a beautiful way to introduce people to the city we love so much.” Waterplace and River Park, Providence, waterfire.org.
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