January 23 - February 8, 2009
at the Manny Fried Playhouse
 OUROBOROS
A Physical Poem of Joy and
Suffering
Conceived and Directed by Brian Zybala*
Developed by the Ensemble
PERFORMANCES:
Fridays, & Saturdays at 8pm
Sundays at 6pm
January 23 - February 8
ADMISSION FOR ALL SHOWS: Donation Only!
Subversive Theatre is very excited to present the
world-debut of OUROBOROS -- an original work of physical theatre
conceived by troupe-member Brian Zybala* and developed by an ensemble cast.
Washed in an intense soundscape and
featuring breath-taking performance-art-style pantomime, this play
provides a feast for the senses as it captures the joy and suffering that has
marked the human race since the beginning of time.
Through
physical movement and improvisation, OUROBOROS examines the
cyclical nature of the human experience --
from hunter/gatherer societies, through slavery, to the slavery
of modern day society.
Flashing back to The Garden of Eden and forward
to the World Trade Center bombing, OUROBOROS follows the grand
sweep of history passionately exploring our species' never-ending
struggle to come to terms with the most fundamental of human flaws --
jealousy, violence, exploitation, and death.
Bringing together the pathos of stylized
movement with the intensity of live theatre, OUROBOROS takes
audiences on a uniquely powerful and "subversive" journey that
should not be missed.
Conceived of and directed by Subversive Theatre
troupe-member Brian Zybala, this production features an ensemble cast
that includes Lawrence Rowswell*, Bryan Patrick Stoyle, Andrea Dudziak*,
Jenna Winnett, Kevin Dennis*, Kaitlin Russo, Yvette Bedgood, and Tamara
S. Hopersberger.
Set, Props, and Poster Design is by Dyan
O'Connell* with Sound Design by John Shotwell*, Lighting Design by Kurt
Schneiderman*, and Costume Design by Jessica Stuber*. Movement
Choreography by Monica Karwan* and Fight Choreography by Candice Kogut*.
Performances run from January 23rd through February
8th, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 6pm. All
shows are at Subversive Theatre's newly established performance venue, "The
Manny Fried Playhouse" on the third floor of North Buffalo's
Great Arrow Building at 255 Great Arrow Avenue.
Throughout this production, Subversive
Theatre continues its tradition of holding post-show discussions after each
Sunday's performance. We call this tradition "subversations"
(subversive + conversations, get it?). We've put together a
terrific line-up of discussions for each Sunday of OUROBOROS so click on "Subversation
Sundays" in the above right column to view the whole line-up in more detail.
Like all Subversive Theatre productions, admission
for this show is free with donations gratefully accepted before, during, and
after each performance. Reservations are not available, seating is on a
first-come-first-served basis with doors opening one half hour prior to each
performance. Due to the nature of the show, late-comers cannot be seated
so come early and claim seats while you can.
For more information, give us a call
at 716-408-0499.
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