A Bright Room Called Day

A play by Tony Kushner. In Berlin, a group of artists celebrate New Year's Eve, 1932. As the country succumbs to facism they are forced to choose between integrity and survival. Each of the friends deals with the incomprehensible forces of evil eclipsing their country and their lives in his own way. Against this narrative, we also follow the character of Zillah, a modern day activist and Greek chorus. The play centers on fears, confusion, questions, impulses towards leaving, impulses towards staying, and the intense and messy constellation that exists around what it means to be a citizen of our country right now during the rise of fascism.

Directed by Rachel Gita Karp

Co-produced by Rebecca Friday and Portal Rose aka Jake Lasser

Production Design by Justin Eggz Caron

Sound Design by Padra Crisafulli

Stage Manager Jess Lauricello

Cast:

Molly Rose Heller - Agnes

Jake/Portal Lasser - Baz

Aja Downing - Paulinka

Aubyn Rose - Gotchling

Jonathan Bock - Husz

Ivory Aquino - Rosa

Toni Jenkins - Traum

Michael Cavadias - Die Alte

Gil Cole - Gottfried Swetts

Sarah White - Zillah

Runtime 2 hours, including a 15 minute intermission

This is an intimate play that takes place in a private residence.

Host or Publisher 697 Madison Street