Berrigan, or an Island tale
May 04, 2022
Original Music by Christopher Lysik
Directed by:
Rob Silverman Ascher
Location:
Catalano Acting Studio (Room 172)
Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 6:00pm
Everything was swell for Anna, until her father died, her mother went basically catatonic, and some new kid arrived on the island – who really seems like he should be at college right now.
Meanwhile, on a different island, a Girl has somehow managed to break the Perimeter, and The Keeper’s letting her stay – despite the lack of food. Just another task for The Keeper’s Assistant, I guess.
And in both places, the Storms keep getting worse…
This reading contains discussion of grief/death, climate crises, and alcohol abuse.
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Cast
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Anna/Girl | Maya Jalukar* |
| Stephen/The Keeper's Assistant | Jalen Johnson* |
| T/The Keeper | Michele Payne Hinz |
| Ensemble | Caitlin Bissen*, E'mma Camara*, Emma Dowding*, Joseph Lepire*, John Orlet*, Nat Payan*, Alice Webster*, Megan Zimmerman* |
Creative Team
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Playwright and Original Music | Christopher Lysik |
| Director | Rob Silverman Ascher |
*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Ticket Information
Iowa New Play Festival readings are free and open to the public. However, you must obtain a ticket and seating is limited.
Tickets are available during Festival Box Office hours on Monday, May 2 and Tuesday, May 3 from noon to 1:30 p.m. and at the door 30 minutes prior to the reading, on an as-available basis, unless the reading is sold out.
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