A play by Tony Kushner. In Berlin, a group of artists celebrate New Year's Eve, 1932. As the country succumbs to facism they are forced to choose between integrity and survival. Each of the friends deals with the incomprehensible forces of evil eclipsing their country and their lives in his own way. Against this narrative, we also follow the character of Zillah, a modern day activist and Greek chorus. The play centers on fears, confusion, questions, impulses towards leaving, impulses towards staying, and the intense and messy constellation that exists around what it means to be a citizen of our country right now during the rise of fascism.
Directed by Rachel Gita Karp
Co-produced by Rebecca Friday and Portal Rose aka Jake Lasser
Production Design by Justin Eggz Caron
Sound Design by Padra Crisafulli
Stage Manager Hunter McIlvain
Cast:
Molly Rose Heller - Agnes
Jake/Portal Lasser - Baz
Aja Downing - Paulinka
Aubyn Rose - Gotchling
Jonathan Bock - Husz
Ivory Aquino - Rosa
Toni Jenkins - Traum
Michael Cavadias - Die Alte
Gil Cole - Gottfried Swetts
Sarah White - Zillah
Runtime 2.5 hours, including a 15 minute intermission
This is an intimate play that takes place in a private residence.
