Arts & Lectures
JUN 16 - 17, 2022
Nat Geo Live: Improbable Ascent
Maureen Beck, paraclimber
Rescheduled from the 2020/21 Season.
Rescheduled from the 2020/21 Season.
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The Broad Stage - Main Stage
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| THU, JUN 16 | $90/$70/$55 | 7:30 PM |
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| FRI, JUN 17 | $85/$65/$50 | 7:30 PM |
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About
The Nat Geo Live speaker series brings you behind-the-scenes stories, stunning imagery and gripping footage from National Geographic's world-renowned photographers, scientists, authors, filmmakers and adventurers.Paraclimber Maureen Beck learned how to rock climb one-handed through trial and error—one of her early adaptive climbing innovations involved taping a metal ladle to her arm. It wasn’t long before she was tackling some of the hardest climbs by a one-handed athlete, securing two world championships in the process. In her constant pursuit of new challenges, she journeyed to Canada’s Cirque of the Unclimbables to attempt the first unassisted adaptive climb of the Lotus Flower Tower. With her trademark humor and wit, this 2019 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year will chronicle her journey as one of the foremost leaders in the sport of paraclimbing.
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Nat Geo Live Thursday Series Pricing:
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Nat Geo Live Friday Series Pricing:
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Return to Live Performances with Confidence
To ensure the health, safety and well-being of our patrons, staff and artists, The Broad Stage is requiring guests and anyone working onsite to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and to wear masks at all times. This policy applies to all performances, whether indoors or outdoors. Learn more here.
We will not be offering food and beverage concessions and pre- and post-show receptions during our Fall 2021 programs until we better understand the potential risks patrons may encounter. Outside food and drink, including bottled water, are not allowed inside the theater.
Images taken by Krus Ugarizza.
Artists
Maureen Beck loves to prove people wrong. Born with one hand, she tried rock climbing for the first time after a camp counselor told her she could skip it. Her love of the sport was instantaneous, but there was no guide for climbing with one hand. Unfazed, she decided to figure it out for herself through trial and error—one of her early adaptive climbing innovations even involved taping a metal ladle to her arm. Before long she was leading a crew of passionate adaptive climbers around the world, forging a path for a new generation. After tackling some of the hardest climbs by a one-handed athlete and securing two world paraclimbing championships, Maureen yearned to push still further outside of her comfort zone. So when legendary adaptive climber Jim Ewing asked her to join his attempt to make the first adaptive ascent of one of North America’s classic, most wild towers—the Lotus Flower Tower in Canada’s Cirque of the Unclimbables—she didn’t hesitate. On their month-long expedition they dealt with rough weather, sudden illness and a food shortage, yet Maureen found herself growing addicted again to the thrills and challenges of the sport. With her trademark humor and wit, this 2019 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year will share how a little creativity and a whole lot of grit and determination have propelled her to the top of her field.Press
National Geographic Explores How Paraclimber Maureen Beck Reinvented the Sport of Rock Climbing
National Geographic shares how "Beck is one of the leading advocates for adaptive climbing in the United States. She believes we have not yet seen how far adaptive climbers can take the sport." Click here to read more.
The Gazette Shines a Light on Inspirational One-Handed Rock Climber Maureen Beck
Maureen Beck sits down with The Gazette to share how she conquers the rock-climbing world. "I happen to have one hand...but first and foremost I’m a climber." Click here to continue reading.
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Donors
North American Presenting Sponsor: Office Depot
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