Bloom Bloom Pow
review of BLOOM BLOOM POW: "The Ohio Algae is Coming For Us All"
"the production of this play is electrifying and elevates already sharp writing to an even more gripping experience. "
"It’s a relief to see someone be queer without apologizing for it [or] having to fight for it"
"Simon has a knack for capturing uncomfortably close-to-home feelings ... and encouraging you to sit with them.
Clever writing that’s lighthearted in all the right moments provides a bittersweet contrast to the heaviness of the subject at hand."
"The piece strikes a delicate balance of being pointed without being preachy, communicating a clear message of impending collapse that doesn’t say “This is your fault!” but instead asks “Are you feeling this too?”
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Development:
Production (upcoming) Willamette University April 2025 World Premiere in NYC The Gural Theatre at A.R.T./NY Theatres September 17-Oct 2, 2022 recipient of NYSCA-A.R.T./New York Creative Opportunity Fund FINALIST, 2022 EMOS Ecodrama Playwrights Festival Reading, Shadowland Stages, May 2023 City Artist Corps Grant recipient october 2021 residency @ Arts on Site, supported by New Georges august 2021 with Katherine Wilkinson, Brittany Proia, and Emma Maltby stage manager: JJ Devis actors: Lani Fu, Jackie Rivera, Jimmy Fay, Julian Socha, Rebecca Jimenez, Malika Samuel, and Morgaine Gooding-Silverwood virtual content created for corkscrew4.0 summer 2020 sound design by Sun Hee Kil with Katherine Wilkinson, Brittany Proia, and Emma Maltby SOLD OUT reading at The Tank feb 2020 directed by Katherine Wilkinson |
Reviews
A "compelling play...I particularly loved its clear voice." - Theresa May, co-founder, EMOS Ecodrama Playwrights Festival Audience Responses: "the naturalistic dialogue pops and sparks, and the fantastical (yet all too realistic) challenges kept me on the edge of my seat." "SO weirdly wonderful...a dark and hilarious piece that will make you consider what part you play in maintaining and healthy and safe environment" see more comments on New Play Exchange (+ add yr own!) |
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World Premiere: September 17-Oct 2, 2022
Directed by Katherine Wilkinson Produced by Brittany Proia and Al Parker a New Georges Supported Production Jeffrey and Paula Gural Theatre at A.R.T./New York Theatres Lighting: Christina Tang Sound: Sun Hee Kil Foley Composition: Carsen Joenk Costumes: Karen Boyer Movement: Malika Samuel Intimacy Direction: Lauren Kiele DeLeon Scenic: Ant Ma Props: Brittany Proia Stage Manager: Sarah Biery ASM: JB Morrissey Producing Assistant: Nico Torrez Assistant Director: Julian Socha Sound Board Operator: Bennett Lin Production Electrician: Abby Rose Cast: Smith Alfieri*, Lani Fu, Jordan Mann*, Arielle Yoder*, Jackie Rivera*, Morgaine Gooding-Silverwood, Miranda Hall Jimenez, and Jevon Donaldson |
photo: Shelby Marie Frysinger
SYNPOSIS:
Mag is back in their small hometown, juggling an underwhelming queer scene and and overwhelming mother. A dead horse won’t shut up about being dumped in the East River. And from the depths, an ancient being rises to take its rightful place. Inspired by the Creature from the Black Lagoon, toxic algal blooms in the Great Lakes, and phone calls with your mom, this highly theatrical play celebrates queer joy in the face of climate devastation. keywords: dark comedy, queer dating, office politics, climate change, mother/child relationships, algae, midwestern |
