21 & Over: “Circle Mirror Transformation” by Annie Baker
“I just have to give in to the weird, uncontrollable urges that I have and just trust that they’ll pay off.” This quote from 30-year-old playwright Annie Baker is all I needed to put this event on my personal calendar.
More about “Circle Mirror Transformation”:
When four lost New Englanders who enroll in Marty’s six-week-long community-center drama class begin to experiment with harmless games, hearts are quietly torn apart and tiny wars of epic proportions are waged and won. Called an “absorbing, unblinking and sharply funny play” by the New York Times, Circle Mirror Transformation celebrates the subtle and surprising power of creativity.
All 21 & Over performances are free to attend, open to the public and intended for mature audiences.
More info (via OCP):
21 & over is a one-of-a-kind experience that features script readings and simple, suggested technical elements and moments of physical blocking. These readings showcase the best talent Omaha has to offer, including four special guest artists performing during the 2011-2012 season.
This season’s remaining line-up includes:
March 12, 2012: Circle Mirror Transformation by Annie Baker
May 7, 2012: The Candy Project special guest artists
June 18, 2012: Passion Play by Sarah Ruhl
Most of the 21 & Over productions will be held in the Howard Drew Theatre at OCP at 7:30 p.m. 21 & Over productions are intended for a mature audience and discretion is advised.
