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Articulating the Arts:
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The Plays
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Equity Approved Showcase
* - Actors appearing courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association § - designates an Articulate Member Eileen O'Malley and the Changeling, written by Eric Percival §
inspired by "Jamie Freel and the Young Lady" (Ireland) Directed by Katrin Hilbe § A child is lost, a mother grieves. Is she dead or taken by the 'fay folk?' Only the strange woman in the woods knows for sure. Featuring: Isabelle Dungan §, Kelly Zekas §, Adam Perabo § And Then the Elements Spoke, written by Robin Rice § inspired by "The Boy Who Drew Cats" (Japan) Directed by Brock H. Hill A Kalahari Desert native draws icons in the sand to protect the land. A prospector seeking wealth tries to take over. Forces greater than either of them will decide the future. Featuring: Shetal Shah*§, Michael Gnat*§, Arianna Ennis No Mockingbirds on Fridays, written by Andrea Frierson § inspired by "No Mockingbirds on Friday" as told to Zora Neale Hurston (Florida) Directed by Cat Parker § According to legend, Mockingbirds spend Fridays putting out fires to save a friend. Funny thing is, fires often lead to burns...burns worth singing about? Featuring: Arianna Ennis, Sojourner Brown, Jasmine Saunise White House Fairy Tale, written by Jenny Lyn Bader inspired by "One Thousand and One Nights" (Persia/Arabia) Directed by Joan Kane The new President wants advice - but only if he likes it. Can Zadie make the cut, or will the sun rise over the White House without her? Featuring: Sharon Talbot*§, Carolyn Seiff *§, J. Dolan Byrnes Power Suit, written by Leviticus Jelks inspired by "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Hans Christian Anderson (Denmark) Directed by Cat Parker § What would you do if asked to create a suit for a man you despise, especially if he's the most powerful man in the world? Featuring: Desmond Dutcher* §, Carla Cantrelle* § Small Group, written by Tom Slot inspired by "Odin and the Mead of Inspiration" (Norway) Directed by Isabel Quinzanos Alonso Join two Asgardians gods, a burnt-out Queen of Camelot, and the lady who bit the apple, as they try to work through a plethora of personal issues. Featuring: Stark Wilz §, Cynthia Shaw §, Denise Pence*§, Laurence Cantor*, Joanne Dorian *§ The Wisdom of Salmon, written by Jim Moore inspired by "The First Salmon Story" (Alaska) Directed by Joan Kane Two couples make an unusual new friend while vacationing in the Pacific Northwest. Featuring: Desmond Dutcher* §, Shetal Shah* §, Tommy Boyd, Emily Chastain Hindsight, written by Audrey Webb inspired by "Enchanted" retold by S.E. Schlosser (New Jersey) Directed by Aimee Todoroff A bump on the head sends a man to his doctor to check on his improving eyesight. The diagnosis may leave him with more questions than answers. Featuring: Crystal Peterson §, Kevin Gilmartin*, Sarah Okada Still, written by P.C. Allan inspired by "Enchanted" retold by S.E. Schlosser (New Jersey) Directed by Eric Siegel § A favorite photo comes to life, revealing more about its subjects than meets the eye. Featuring: Alex Tavis*, Cynthia Shaw § |
Eric Percival
Robin Rice
Andrea Frierson
Jenny Lyn Bader
Leviticus Jelks
Tom Slot
Jim Moore
Audrey Webb
P.C. Allan
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Plays Inspired by World Folklore
Here's how it works:
- ATC members select the discipline/category that they wish to work with - in the past we've used classical paintings and music - this time it's World Folklore, including fables, fairytales, myths and legends from around the globe.
- Then we share the stories with our member playwrights, as well as guest playwrights. These playwrights submit short (8-10 minute) plays inspired by these selected stories.
- Our reading committee goes to work reviewing the submissions, and selects the top plays.
- These nine plays are shared with every member of our company, including our directors and designers, and cast with members from our acting ensemble.
- On April 24-27, 2017, we bring the plays to our audience!
