What WDMC Is Up To Now
After
receiving praise from audiences and critics alike for their smash hit
productions of Much Ado about Nothing and Romeo & Juliet in 2014, Queens Shakespeare in partnership with What Dreams May Co brings audiences part 2 of
its 2015 Season with a controversial, brutal, modern re-imagining of the
classical theatre’s most horrifying yet soul searching work. Join us as we
shine the looking glass on men worshiped as gods, vengeful gods walking amongst
men, and the destructive might of men turned mob. Next up…Euripides’ The
Bacchae.
Director Christina Sheehan (Director of 2013’s
critically acclaimed Macbeth) brings audiences back to a ravaged world always
on the brink of chaos. Featuring the world premiere of a modern one-act prequel to The Bacchae, The Sisters of Semele by Chris Rivera
and set in the same post-apocalyptic universe explored in Julius Caesar, we now
Journey to the land of Thebes. A young king is newly come into his rule and a
young demigod has newly come into his power. The conflict between these two
cousins pitting man VS Maenad, and force VS faith, is at its core two boys throwing a tantrum in
trying to prove themselves to the world and to their families. When such squabbles
occur between gods and kings the stakes become dangerous, the consequences
become deadly.
Classics for a
Cause
Every Thursday & Saturday at 10:00PM after
the performance of The Bacchae will be a special benefit production of Dog Sees
God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead by Bert V. Royal. 50% of all proceeds
will benefit The Trevor Project, the leading national organization
focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender
and questioning and other queer youth.
Co-Directors Chris Rivera (Director of 2014’s
critically acclaimed Romeo & Juliet
and our smash hit production of Julius
Caesar earlier this season) and Bloo Rodriguez (Assistance Director of Julius Caesar and Assistant Director of
The Secret Theater’s sellout production of Macbeth)
take us back to a time in which millennials where called something different, high
school students. A place where labels turn whole people into nothing more than
their respective cliques: jock, bully, stoner, geek, and queer. Using the
fashion and musical stylings of the late ‘90s/early 2000s and asking the
question “what if the eternal children from the comics we read grew up?”
provide the perfect vehicle for a flashback to a time where things should have
been simple, but never were. A time where you were “different” in a school
filled with people who all pretend to be the same.
DOG SEES GOD has not been authorized or approved in
any manner by the Charles M. Schultz Estate or United Features
Syndicate, which have no responsibility for its content.
Why Do We Need Your Help?
We are performing right in the heart of Times Square! We are so excited to be
producing at John DeSotelle Studio this winter! Now that our rent is
going up, any help you can give will be felt even more deeply. Here's a
breakdown of what you can do:
If you donate $90 you will be covering the price of a week of rehearsals.
If you donate $150 you will be covering the price of our programs.
If you donate $200 you will be covering the price of our photographer.
If you donate $1000 you will cover half a weekend of performances.
If you donate $2000 you will cover a full weekend of performances.
A
contribution of any size will help us to make things happen, and makes
you a part of the artistic process! So choose your favorite perk and
join the team!
Who Is WDMC?
Founded in 2011, What Dreams May Co. is dedicated to
making the classics accessible to all. Simple, minimalistic productions
leave the focus on the language and characters, challenging the actors
in the company to reach new levels and expand their
knowledge of the classics. Passionate performances delve to the heart
of the text, bringing the story to life in a way that connects with and
immerses modern audiences. After all, “What dreams may come, when we
have shuffled off this mortal coil, must give us pause.” With our
productions, we hope every person has a chance to experience that moment
to pause, be touched by the beauty of the language, and carry that
experience with them into the world.
Who Is Queens Shakespeare?
Founded in 2005 by Nanette Asher, Queens Shakespeare, Inc. is a
not-for-profit professional theatrical company, which serves Queens
County and the greater New York City area. Its aim is to act as a
laboratory for actors of all ages and experience levels to explore
classical works and to perform in fully produced, accessible, and
innovative productions. Each season one production is developed as an
educational tour which is then presented at different venues throughout
the state. Producing and touring in this fashion allows the company to
actively contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the developing Queens
arts scene, while at the same time exposing classical works to modern
audiences through the educational tour.
Your friends at WDMC and Queens Shakespeare,
Chrissy and Jonathan
