Brown Box Theatre Project Sets BOXER SHORTS Bilingual International Tour

Brown Box Theatre Project returns for their Second Annual Evening of Short Plays: BOXER SHORTS II: From Water to Dust / De Agua al Polvo. This year's series will be directed by Talia Curtin and Kyler Taustin and include: Tape by José Rivera, Capricho by Nilo Cruz, Springtime by María Irene Fornés, and Bliss by Caridad Svich. All four plays feature playwrights of Latin American descent and are tied together by common themes of memory, reflection, and repentance. "This production is inherently collaborative, as it requires much more 'assembly' than a standard full-length play," notes director Talia Curtin. "Multiple directors must work together with designers and actors to meld these individual plays into a cohesive, one-of-a-kind experience."

New to this year's series, BOXER SHORTS II: From Water to Dust / De Agua al Polvo takes on an exciting collaboration with Brown Box's sister company, Ícaro Teatro, based in Querétaro, Mexico. "We knew that we wanted to use this second year to push the limits of our capabilities, both theatrically and logistically," says Artistic Director Kyler Taustin. "This project, our third co-production with our sister company, emerged as the perfect opportunity to dive into some really tremendous plays and tackle the challenges of a bilingual, international tour. We could not be more excited to jump in and share this project with our audiences, both near and far." Boston performances will be at Atlantic Wharf from February 26 - March 6, followed by a tour to Ocean City and Salisbury, Maryland and Querétaro, Mexico.

Tape by José Rivera

A reel-to-reel tape recorder sits in a windowless room. The Attendant orients the Person, introducing the machine and its consequences, imposing a universal and inescapable fate. It is too late for repentance. The tape begins to play.

Capricho by Nilo Cruz

Madrid, 1936 - A forgotten actor, Lolò, eagerly sweeps underneath a stage. As he anticipates his call to places, Lolò contemplates his career, his art, and his future while the line between reality and delusion blurs and turns to dust.

Springtime by María Irene Fornés

When Greta gets sick, Rainbow revisits a criminal past to provide treatment for her lover. After being cornered by Ray, Rainbow's sacrificial journey intensifies, and questions of obligation, loyalty, sexuality, and eternity permeate their relationships.

Bliss by Caridad Svich

Two figures emerge from oily water onto an abandoned Florida beach. They are exhausted, invigorated, and rapturous. As time expands and contracts, they are transported beyond memory and suspended in eternity... if only for a moment.

BOXER SHORTS II: From Water to Dust / De Agua al Polvo

Brown Box Theatre Project

TAPE by José Rivera | Directed by Talia Curtin

Featuring

Rachel Belleman as Person

Johnny Quinones as Attendant

CAPRICHO by Nilo Cruz | Directed by Kyler Taustin

Featuring

Miguel Septién as Lolò

SPRINGTIME by María Irene Fornés | Directed by Talia Curtin

Featuring

Olivia Caputo as Rainbow

Rachel Belleman as Greta

Miguel Septién as Ray

BLISS by Caridad Svich | Directed by Talia Curtin

Featuring

Olivia Caputo as Lori

Johnny Quinones as Jim

Produced by Alex Lonati

Stage Managed by Molly Burman

Scenic Design by Megan Kinneen

Costume Design by Lila West

Lighting Design by Daisy Long

Sound Design by Nicholas Kelley

Properties Design by Kelly Smith

PERFORMANCE LOCATION & TIME:

In Boston - Atlantic Wharf | 290 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02110

Friday, February 26 at 7:30pm (Press Opening)

Saturday, February 27 at 4:00pm (Spanish Performance)

Saturday, February 27 at 7:30pm

Sunday, February 28 at 7:30pm

Friday, March 4 at 7:30pm

Saturday, March 5 at 7:30pm

Sunday, March 6 at 7:30pm

TICKETS:

All performances are FREE of admission.

Please reserve tickets here.

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