In May & June Imago Opens Two World Premieres Created by Its Founding Members

Carol Triffle and Jerry Mouawad, Artistic Directors of Imago Theatre, each bring to the stage their own original work in May and June. To Fly Again is written, choreographed and directed by Jerry Mouawad and plays May 4, 5, 6, 11, and 12, Fri/Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2:00. Fallout is written and directed by Carol Triffle and plays June 1, 2, 3, 8, and 9, Fri/Sat at 7:30, Sunday at 2:00. While distinctly different, each play taps into a world removed from the ordinary.

Each brings a lightness to weighty matters and to philosophical musings. Each features comedic or clown characters played by long-time Imago cast members. Both shows will play at Imago Theatre. Tickets for either show are $10, $15 or $20 - pay what you will. Tickets can be purchased at the door or by calling Imago at 503.231.9581 or online at ticketswest.com or by calling TicketsWest at 503.224.8499.

TO FLY AGAIN by Jerry Mouawad

A zany group of clown musicians and a clan of clay tossed dancers roam a barren land in this new Imago work. The clowns' thoughts arise and pass like clouds, the dating game appears out of no where in clashes of absurdity, while joy and pathos skim through their nonsensical word play as the clowns search for a suitable place to make camp. Psychedelic and existential humor pervades; the clowns are constantly interrupted by a clan of dusty dancers who live in a world beyond speech. Tater, the most vulnerable of the clowns, yearns to fly again. Questions open up to further questioning, and talk of sadness is eclipsed by looking at the stars.

Light Design by Jon Farley

Costume Design by Sumi Wu

Clown Ensemble - Mark Mullaney, Stephanie Woods, Nathaniel Holder, Jake Ottosen

Dance Ensemble - Nathan H.G., Kaician Kitko, Emma Holland, Andrea Larreta

Production Stage Manager - Karen Farley

Dramaturge - Katie Griesar

FALLOUT by Carol Triffle

Carol Triffle, Portland's premier absurdist playwright, has penned a darkly stirring comedy called Fallout. When three characters are trapped in a fallout shelter, their identities slide from doom to zany, and all perspective of life is confused. Will Jackie Ann ever find her long lost cousin? And what happened to poor Bobby anyway? Is there anyone Nadine doesn't have a crush on? Find out in this comedic, locked-room, end-of-the-world Triffle original.

Scenic Design - Carol Triffle

Light Design and Production Management - Jon Farley

Performed by Danielle Vermette, Anne Sorce, Kyle Delamarter

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