By Martin Walser
As they prepare for a night out with friends, Felix reveals to his wife Trudy, his plot to undermine the evening.
Featuring Anna Eichenauer and Evan Shaw
JAXX Theatre
1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029
Stage Manager Delaney Collins
Special Helper Frederic Shaw
In STRAW RAFTS, New York City recluse Francis Walsh is visited by social worker Abe Aarons in an attempt to save him from an impeding eviction. When it becomes revealed that Francis is about to hold a ritual seance to speak to his deceased mother, Abe forces Francis to let him take part. As they progress through the different stages of the ritual, the two men help to process each other's inner turmoil and find an unexpected, shared salvation.
MIGUEL Luis Olmeda
ABE Ryan Guess
FRANCIS John Lichtwalt
Written and Directed by Evan Shaw
Director of Photography Eli Black
Edited by Evan Shaw and Eli Black
Story Editor Ryan Guess
Sound by Peter Trepke
Color by Jeff Sousa
SAM DID SOMETHING is a new comedy by Eli Black about the little ways we hurt each other. It follows a soon-to-be father who attempts to solve a masculinity crisis by confronting a bully from his past. As things spin out of control, the play explores the seduction of power and the power we give others over our lives.
Featuring: Jamie Brandel, Emily Cordes, Michael Fiocco, Ryan Guess, Charlie Kennedy, Suki White.
Written by Eli Black
Directed by Evan Shaw
Stage Manager Fernanda Garcia
Set/lighting design Taylor Curry
One of the oldest plays known to man, Sophocles' OEDIPUS THE KING is one of the cornerstone's of drama as we know it. Patch Works will use a new translation by Ian Johnston placed in contemporary settings to put the ancient themes of the play in a new light. Don't miss this opportunity to see this young company tackle this ancient tale with new fervor.
Featuring: Giovanni Sandoval, Caroline Maloney Jonathan Hudson Blake Williams, Petra Denison
Directed by Evan Shaw
Stage Manager Nick Hermesman
Set Designer Shiyu LI
CAISSON is a new play by Patch Works company member Evan Shaw. Set in 1870, the six-scene play gives us a glimpse into one of the submerged compression chambers used for constructing the concrete foundations of the Brooklyn Bridge. Focusing on the relationships between the men who braved the harsh working conditions, Caisson addresses themes of friendship, American socio-culturalism and duty.
Featuring: Brooks Applegate, Ryan Guess, John Lichtwalt, Jackson Mclasky, Scott Mendelsohn, Chadwick Sutton.
Written and Directed by Evan Shaw
Dramaturg Katie Broad
Set Design Taylor Curry
Costume Design Shiyu (Skylar) Li
Absurdist? Farce? Courtroom drama? Love story? FAT MEN IN SKIRTS by Nicky Silver opens with a mother and son stranded on a deserted island. In his first play (1988), Silver weaves a tale of what happens when the structure of society is stripped away and we are confronted with the nature of the monkeys.
Featuring Brooks Applegate, Katie Broad, Jessica Greenwald & Ryan Guess
Directed by Derrick Marshall
Lighting Design Evan Shaw
An updated telling of Aristophanes' comedy "The Birds" (414 b.c.). Bringing to life a combined 20+ characters, actors Brooks Applegate, Derrick Marshall and Evan Shaw will take you on this rollicking ride to the city in the sky...
Directed by Jessica Greenwald
Assistant Director Victoria Blum
Set Design Hansel Hartman
Promotional Artwork by Nicholas Just
Pierre struggles to piece together the tarnished manuscript of his recently deceased mentor while constantly battling intrusions from his friends and family.
Directed by Evan Shaw
Lighting Design Jessica Greenwald
Set Design Hansel Hartman
Stage Manager Hannah Fitzgerald