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ANNE SIEGEL SAYS GO SEE TOTALITARIANS!
“The play is simultaneously horrific and hilarious…four characters perform a beautifully timed dance under the able direction of company founder and artistic director Jaimelyn Gray.
The actors are adept at keeping the play’s over-the-top antics as “real” as possible. Their ability to deliver punch lines with a straight face is impressive.
The Totalitarians offers people a chance to laugh at a time when the relentless wave of political attack TV ads becomes overwhelming (and disgusting?). From start to finish, it’s a politically-themed joy ride that intrepid theatergoers will want to make.” (**SPOILER ALERT** Full Review)
RUSS BICKERSTAFF SAYS GO SEE TOTALITARIANS
“Director Jaimelyn Gray conjures a cleverly unbalanced comic energy to the stage for a very contemporary story of the frazzled political dynamics lurking deep in the ragged heart of the U.S.
Matthew Scales deftly wields a cleverly understated comic precision in the role of Francine’s husband.
Ekene Ikegwuani is a powerful presence onstage as a man of grand delusions . . .
Husband, wife and their accompanying psychotics are brought to a satisfying, darkly comic collision in a thoroughly satisfying comedy.” (Full Review)
GWENDOLYN RICE SAYS GO SEE TOTALITARIANS
“Check out the dystopian political world of "The Totalitarians" in Milwaukee! (The Constructivists have done it again. . .) Amazing work.
. . . it is a visceral, compelling reminder of the danger – and power – inherent in manipulating the masses by simply validating their rage.” (Full Review)
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THE CONSTRUCTIVISTS TO CONTINUE UNDER CONSTRUCTION SERIES AND WILL ANNOUNCE 2022-23 SEASON ON MAY 23RD
Monday, May 2, 2022 – (Milwaukee) The Constructivists are pleased to announce they will bring their Under Construction Play Development Series back as they present a reading of GARAGE PLAY, by BRITTANY CURRAN on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 7pm in the Studio Theatre of the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. Immediately following the reading, Artistic Director JAIMELYN GRAY will present The Constructivists’ 2022-23 Season. It is a free event by registering through The Constructivists website and will be in-person and streamed on their social media channels.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION PLAY DEVELOPMENT SERIES
For their third year of the Under Construction Play Development Series, The Constructivists have chosen “Garage Play” by local playwright Brittany Curran. Under Construction pairs playwrights with directors and actors for a process that brings into the theatre landscape new works that go for the gut, make you question who you are, and embrace new and diverse perspectives. Additionally, there is an extra emphasis to introduce more female playwrights and playwrights of color into the dark comedy and drama genre dominated by white male playwrights. The series culminates in a live reading for the chosen play.
In “Garage Play,” Alex comes home on a Friday night to find Dev, a complete stranger, in their garage. Over the course of the weekend they learn more about each other and both of their lives are changed forever. (Content Warning: Adult Language, Sex, and Suicide). The reading will be directed by Artistic Director Jaimelyn Gray (she/her), and will feature Constructivists Associate Artist LIZ EHRLER (she/her) (Dev) and EKENE IKEGWUANI (they/them) (Alex), with stage directions read by Associate Artist REBEKAH FARR (she/her).
PLAYWRIGHT BIOGRAPHY
Brittany Curran (“B”) (any/all) is a professional actor, director, teaching artist, playwright, and 500-hour certified yoga teacher. They hold a BFA in Acting and a Minor in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where they also worked as a TA for the Peck School of the Arts' Theatre Department for many years. B has previously worked with companies including Kohl’s Wild Theater, Summit Players, Bard and Bourbon, Theater RED, Milwaukee Youth Theatre, Renaissance Theaterworks, Milwaukee Metropolitan Voices, First Stage, Milwaukee Rep, and Optimist Theatre. You can follow them on Instagram @YogaAtOurHouse and support their work by visiting their website and becoming a member: patreon.com/YogaAtOurHouse.
Brittany Curran
2022-23 SEASON FIVE ANNOUNCEMENT
Immediately following the “Garage Play” reading, The Constructivists will announce the two plays to comprise their 2022-23 Season. The announcement will be made by Artistic Director Jaimelyn Gray and streamed live on their social media channels at 8:30pm CST.
INFORMATION
SEASON FIVE ANNOUNCEMENT AND UNDER CONSTRUCTION
“Garage Play,” an Under Construction Reading
By Brittany Curran
Directed by Jaimelyn Gray
Featuring Liz Ehrler and Ekene Ikegwauni, with stage directions read by Rebekah Farr
Monday,May 23, 2022
7pm Reading, 8:30pm 2022-23 Season Announcement
Doors open at 6:30pm
Studio Theatre of the Broadway Theatre Center, 158 N. Broadway, Milwaukee
COST: FREE, but guests must register for the event by going to theconstructivists.org
About The Constructivists
It is a vast understatement now to say the human connection live theatre provides is needed more than ever. The Constructivists are committed to creating viscerally driven theatre, exposing and exploring the complexity of human nature and the perils it creates in an effort to challenge, enlighten, educate, and entertain a diverse mature audience. The Constructivists believe passionate theatre is the necessary catalyst for change.
The Constructivists were named the Best New Theatre by Milwaukee Magazine in 2018
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