i believe in weird, kooky theatre that brings us together. i want to see works that show people as they are, flawed, ugly, but loveable overall. i want people to laugh, cry, and feel a sense of connection to the world around them.
Maz and Bricks
By Eva O’Connor
Dublin, 2017. Maz is on her way to a Repeal the Eighth protest. Bricks is planning on taking his young daughter to the zoo. As the day unfolds, the two become unlikely friends, changing each other in ways they never thought possible.
Directed by Madeleine Mason
Starring Amelia Hernandez and Ryan Kirby
Stage Management by Andrew Fish
Dramaturgy by Isabelle Cheng
Intimacy by Amanda Pulcini
Dialect work by Jesi Mullins
Lighting Design by Jack O’Connor
Sound Design by David Barber
Production photos here
Circe
By James Joyce, Adapted by Madeleine Mason
Leopold Bloom has found himself caught in a web of sexual shame. After meeting with his wife to buy a bar of lemon soap, Bloom slips away into one of Dublin's brothels to ease his urges. He meets with his friend, Stephen Dedalus, and the two explore the dark underbelly of Dublin's fair city.
Directed by Madeleine Mason
Starring Misa Alejandre, Rose Gallo, Jessica Hooper, Will Kanter, Ross Milstead, and Diego Ortiz Villacorta San Juan
Stage Management by Cali Katzenberger
Produced in part by The Theatre School’s Prototype Series
Script found at New Play Exchange
Alice Emerson and the Secret of the Old Town Vault
By Madeleine Mason
Alice Emerson is the sweetheart detective of her small town, solving cases the police can’t crack. But one day, the police captain brings on brother detectives from the neighboring town to solve a string of robberies. Determined to prove herself against all odds, she throws herself into the case, only to uncover a dark secret.
Directed by Sam Kittleson
Starring Kelsee Avery, Drew Beasley, Dylan James Coon, Will Kanter, Jack Lancaster, Brent Leibowitz, Madeleine Mason, Marjorie Muller, Tina Perona, and Mariel Sierra
Stage Management by Sara Wright
Music Direction by Juan Pablo Ocasio
Bustanut
By Madeleine Mason
Jody and Harry are adventuring into an unknown territory in their relationship: ballbusting. There’s one problem. Jody wants to support her boyfriend, but she doesn’t want to engage in his kink. As she attempts to maneuver the world of cock and ball torture, Jody begins to feel guilt and shame revolving around her own kinks.
Directed by Rachel Hunsinger
Starring Ryan Leonard and Chelsea Turner
Allie and Claire Criminalize Marijuana for Their Own Personal Gain
By Madeleine Mason
When Illinois legalizes medical marijuana, Allie and Claire worry they will lose their clients. To protect their business, they ally with a Republican congressman to criminalize marijuana across the nation.
Directed by Madeleine Mason
Starring Kate Coley, Eamon Hurd, and Madeleine Mason
Part of the 420 Play Festival