Bloom Bloom Pow
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Bloom Bloom Pow is a New Georges supported climate-doom-comedy.
Mag feels stuck in their small hometown, juggling an underwhelming queer scene and and overwhelming mother. Overworked museum employees try to find their joy in the face of late-stage capitalism. A dead horse won’t shut up about being dumped in the East River. And from the depths, an ancient (and cute! and terrifying!) 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 de-centers humans, elevates microorganisms, and celebrates joy in the face of climate devastation. keywords: dark comedy, queer dating, office politics, climate change, mother/child relationships, algae, midwestern |
photo: Shelby Marie Frysinger
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get a taste of bloom bloom pow @ corkscrew 4.0
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Development:
Upcoming 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 (A Statewide Theatre Regrant Program) FINALIST, 2022 EMOS Ecodrama Playwrights Festival 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!) |
