PRODUCTION:"dark is a different beast" had its inaugural performances at Light Rail Studios in San Francisco, November 4-19, 2016.
Written and directed by Andrea L. Hart Produced by Susan Gavet and 6NewPlays Sculpture and World Power design by China Tamblyn Set and Costumes by Sarah Samonsky and Randy Wong-Westbrooke Lighting Design by Michael Kozachenko Choreography by Sarah Kermensky Original Score David Kesler and Jason Gonzales Stage Management by Kris Swan Graphic Design by Kim Anderson Dramaturgy by Heather Helinsky Cast: Shoresh Alaudini Ashley Turner Robyn Grahn Pascale Roger-McKeever Jason Gonzales |
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All photos by Kersh Branz
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SYNOPSIS:
In a post-catastrophe wasteland, a woman and a bonfire fall in love. As their romance ignites, a pair of buffoonish World Powers seeks to enlist the bonfire for their war machine. dark is a different beast is an exploration of individual choice in the face of tyranny. What do you do when every choice is extreme? |
AWARDS AND SUPPORT:
Venturous Theatre Fund (organizational grant for 6NP) Puffin Foundation West Grants (2012, 2014, 2016) Theater Bay Area CA$H Grant (2016) O'Neill National Theatre Conference (semi-finalist) |
HISTORY:
"dark is a different beast" started as an experiment writing scenes based around a physical structure or sculpture. In 2012 I received a starter grant from the Puffin Foundation West and created the short film version of "ddb." Scenes from the play have been workshopped and performed at the Great Plains Theatre Conference.
Click the button below for a look at the process of developing "dark is a different beast."
"dark is a different beast" started as an experiment writing scenes based around a physical structure or sculpture. In 2012 I received a starter grant from the Puffin Foundation West and created the short film version of "ddb." Scenes from the play have been workshopped and performed at the Great Plains Theatre Conference.
Click the button below for a look at the process of developing "dark is a different beast."