P o l a r i s (a tragedy expansion pack)
May 03, 2019
Directed by:
Erica Vannon
Location:
David Thayer Theatre
Friday, May 3, 2019 - 5:30pm
Friday, May 3, 2019 - 9:00pm
P o l a r i s (a tragedy expansion pack) is a sci-fi memory play that follows Polaris, an astronaut who arrives on an alien planet while searching for his kidnapped brother. But as Polaris falls deeper into the unearthly maze, filled with traps and puzzles that seem, somehow, to be drawn from his own childhood, the true human reality of his loss and pain begins to materialize—and all the imagination and fantasy in the world can no longer mask the truth of his heartbreak.
This production contains language surrounding depression and suicide. Strobe lighting effects will be used and there will be sudden, loud explosion sounds.
Cast
| Name |
|---|
| Benjamin Sulzberger |
| Elijah Jones |
| Cora Lassen |
| Lucan Botsford |
Artistic Team
| Title | Name |
|---|---|
| Playwright | Charles Green |
| Director | Erica Vannon |
| Dramaturg | Molly Winstead |
| Scenic Designer | Courtney Gaston |
| Costume Designer | Aella Rose-Hill |
| Lighting Designer | Nick Coso |
| Sound Designer | Huda Al-Aithan |
| Stage Manager | Brillian Qi-Bell |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Jennifer Tucker |
Ticket Information
Tickets for Iowa New Play Festival productions are $5 for non-students and free for UI students (with a valid ID). They are available one hour prior before show time in the Theatre Building lobby or during Festival Box Office hours on Monday, April 29 and Tuesday, April 30 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Link to Iowa New Play Festival 2019 full schedule.
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