Newsletter 92
Hola.
Just before the pandemic started, I had planned for March/April 2020 to hold a PlayRestart event in Madrid, as usual. Since then I have not even thought about the possibility of resuming this personal project that has already been more than 8 years old and through which top-level professionals have passed. They have been held mainly in Madrid, but also in other cities such as Valencia and Barcelona.
I did not consider organizing these events again until the sanitary measures allowed it. And that it was not mandatory to wear masks indoors. As the current scenario already allows events to be held without capacity limits and without the use of masks, I think it is time to reconsider organizing these events.
And not only in Madrid, but if someone can get a free space for 40-50 people and with certain characteristics, they can contact me to see the possibility of celebrating it in their city.
I miss continuing to learn from the talent that we invited to the PlayRestart and then being able to have a beer with the attendees. I want to return to good habits.
— W.
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