MadLab Theatre and Gallery Closes THE JINN 8/28
By: BWW News Desk Aug. 28, 2010
MadLab will present The Jinn By Kirk Lynn at 8:00, August 5th-28th, Fridays and Saturdays, opening Thursday August 5th at MadLab Theatre and Gallery, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus. Tickets cost $15, $10 Students/Seniors, $8 Members. Call 614-221-5418 or visit http://www.madlab.net/MadLab/Buy_Tickets.html
MadLab presents The Jinn by Kirk Lynn
Thursday August 5 8pm
Friday August 6 8pm
Saturday August 7 8pm
Friday August 13 8pm
Saturday August 14 8pm
Friday August 20 8pm
Saturday August 21 8pm
Friday August 27 8pm
Saturday August 28 8pm
All performances at: MadLab Theatre and Gallery, 227 N. 3rd St., Columbus, OH 43215, www.madlab.net
Ticket prices are $12, $8 Students/Seniors, $6 Members
For reservations call 614.221.5418 or send to publicity@madlab.net
Order tickets at: http://www.madlab.net/MadLab/Buy_Tickets.html
The Players
Jennifer Feather Youngblood as The Jinn
Jennifer Barlup as Jen
Andy Batt as Jim
Tay Lane as Jenny
Jim Azelvandre as Jimmy
Michelle Weiser as Jennifer
Travis Horseman as James
Mary Sink as Minion
Pam Sanchez as Minion
Joyce Patrone as Minion
Written by Kirk Lynn
The Jinn Synopsis
Jen and Jim are seeking a divorce and the only thing that stands in their way is a box of stuff neither of them wants. A tape recorder, a women's volleyball trophy, a ceramic duck and a lamp. As they attempt to divide these items a new possibility enters their relationship, the desire for it to end differently, a wish, if you will, that carries Jen back into the past and a possible future. But you know what they say, be careful what you wish for. The pains of new relationships can be just as difficult as failed marriages and fiftieth wedding anniversary can also mark decades of compromise. Still, behind it all a wish for true love remains, but the greatest obstacle to happiness maybe the mistress of wishes herself, the Jinn who can make your wildest dreams come true, if you follow the rules.
The GCAC, The Columbus Foundation and the OAC support MadLab throughout the year.
It Takes Two
Putting together a full length technically challenging production can be a daunting task for a director. So, sometimes, there are two. Such is the case with MadLab's production of The Jinn as Michelle Batt and Amanda Bauer have been given the task of bringing the show to life. But, sometimes, it's hard for 2 directors to know where one's responsibilities end and the other's begin and conflict can arise. But they are both definitely excited about this play.
What is The Jinn (play and/or character)?
Batt: The Jinn is a type of genie. And not the Robin Williams version of a genie; she is rude and condescending and generally not pleasant. In the--
Bauer: She is total a pain in the--
Batt: She comes to the women in this story once they have rubbed a lamp, but she doesn't grant them wishes but rather gives them "rules"--
Bauer: It's a catch-22 with the rules, you can only wish for what someone can give you. Like, if you want to wish for a cheeseburger, you got to go to McDonald's.
Why is MadLab such a big fan of Kirk Lynn?
Batt: This is the second show MadLab has produced by Kirk Lynn. In 2006, MadLab produced Pale Idiot and MadLab felt that the Jinn is--
Bauer: Yeah, we dig his work.
The great cast is a mix of Lab veterans and a few newcomers. Tell us about it.
Batt: We were very excited to get a great variety of actors for The Jinn.
Bauer: We got a bunch of veterans like Jen Feather Youngblood, Jim Azelvandre, Jennifer Barlup and Andy Batt and some newbies, too: Travis Horseman, Michelle Weiser and Mary Sink. It's like a MadLab soup of old and new. Or maybe a salad. It's a MadLab soup and salad.
What is the set like?
Bauer: We really want to envelop the audience in the set. When they walk in to the theatre we want to feel like they're in a genie lamp. But you know more roomy, like a genie lamp for seventy-five people.
What makes this show unique in Columbus? For MadLab?
Batt: The Jinn is sort of circle of life that never ends; decisions that are made effect future--
Bauer: It isn't a linear time line.
Batt: The Jinn is a unique way for MadLab to present the elements of life and relationships. Its dialogue and scene compositions have a unique--
Bauer: It isn't a linear time line.
Who are the minions?
Batt: They are the Jinn's assistants. They are a silent but effective way of bringing the element of the Jinn--
Bauer: I like to call them Jinions.
Batt: -- even when the Jinn herself is not physically present.
What are your biggest challenges with this show?
Bauer: Dealing with Michelle. You think the Jinn is a pain? Try dealing with her.
Batt: Well, I think one of the biggest challenges of show is the presentation. Representing three specific times in the lives of the women all at the same time on the same stage. Also, we have lots to special effects like smoking lamps and snow and rain on stage.
Bauer: The snow is made out of Frosted Flakes!
Batt: Mashed Potato flakes.
Bauer: Whatever.
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