There’s something alive outside the facility, and it would very much like to come in..
Date/Time: Oct 14 2018, 2:00 pm to 3:40 pm
Vancouver, Historic Theatrehttp:Cost: $24.00
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Created by Jordan Hall and Mind of a Snail
2178. A creeping fungal plague has rendered the surface of the planet uninhabitable. Trapped inside a retrofitted scientific facility, the last woman, man (and otter) on earth prepare for the launch of the Ark—a ship that will carry our planet’s genetic legacy to a new home.
Exploring questions about our human nature, our culpability in the destruction of our earth, and our undying ability to hope for better things, award-winning playwright Jordan Hall (Kayak, How to Survive an Apocalypse)—no stranger to plays about environmental disaster—traverses some of her favourite themes in A Brief History of Human Extinction. Collaborating with Mind of a Snail Puppet Co, a company known for its quirky and stylistic productions, and award-winning company Upintheair Theatre, celebrated for their envelope pushing work, A Brief History of Human Extinction combines puppetry and live action, and invites you on a fun and fraught adventure; the last anyone will ever have…
“[Mind of a Snail Puppet Co. is] A Vancouver duo of apparently limitless imaginative powers” — Edmonton Sun
“Jordan Hall is smart”— Colin Thomas
Post-show Artist Talkback: Oct 14 & 16
Credits:
Director: Tamara McCarthy
Performers: Stephanie Elgersma, Jessica Gabriel, Daniel Martin, Dave Mott, Lisa C. Ravensbergen, & Chloe Ziner
Puppetry Design: Stephanie Elgersma
Shadow Puppetry & Projection Design: Jessica Gabriel & Chloe Ziner
Scenic & Lighting Design: Jerguš Opršal
Performance Composing & Sound Design: Nancy Tam
Costume Design: Chantal Short
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