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From an interview on devising theatre.
Given at In.F.o.Ma.T Festival in Athens, Greece.graph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. I’m a great place for you to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.
Annie G. Levy
Theatre Maker
Emerson Stage
By Branden Jacobs Jenkins
Live and Online

"So this is Everybody, which is a play"

“GOD:” THIS IS “GOD”

"DEATH?! DEATH! REVEAL YOURSELF!"

"“God” also needs a... Report from you."

"AND NOW YOU’VE GOT ME SCREAMING AND UPSET"

Death sighs, relenting, and whispers something quite extensive in Somebody's ear.

"In this play, it is specified that the actors’ role from this point forward be decided by lottery..

"And that’s when I woke up..."

"OH NO DID LIFE NOT HAVE A POINT?"

"Oh, man, Everybody. This makes me so sad. I’m going to miss you so much!"

"The very fact of your being alive proves a connection between you and the very beginning of everyth

"Well, actually, it was Death that came to me, who I guess is, like “God’s” assistant?"

"Do you wanna die with my family here and accompany them to the afterlife, Little Girl?"

"Will you leave that little girl alone..."

"MOM? MOM?! WHAT’S HAPPENING? WHAT IS THIS?"

"Where is your stuff? You should find your stuff! Get your stuff!"

"Of course. I am here to help you with any problem in the world. How much do you need?"

"WHY ARE YOU SCREAMING AT ME?! I AM JUST A COLLECTION OF INANIMATE OBJECTS!"

"GET THE HELL OFF OF ME AND GET A GRIP!"

"You’re dying. And you’re dying alone."

"Yes, you. What are you doing?"

"Then take off your clothes."

"I SURRENDER!"

Dance Macabre

Dance Macabre

In Death's Hand

"This is Love?"

"Wait - If you’re Understanding, who is your team?"

"Oh man. I think I’m actually going to start crying…"

"I think this is the end. Right?"

"No? We don’t know?"

"I’m all the shitty evil things you’ve done to the world and other people!"

"What would be so wrong with just… knowing a few more details beforehand?"

TIME: You look so great! DEATH: Oh stop it - You look great!

"You know: just being nice to each other. For once. And I’m talking about Everybody."

"Have a good night. "
Directed By Annie G. Levy
Movement Director: Cass Tunick
Scenic Design By Valerie Stebbins
Costume Design By Siena Tone And Hannah Brown
Lighting Design By Scott Pinkney And Noah Silverman
Sound Design By Julie Beaulieu
Props Lead: Ryan Bates
Stage Manager: Caitlin Hudecheck
Transmedia Consultant: Derek Christiansen
Dramaturg: Elena Freck
Cast: Zeiana Andrade, Emma Sarah Davis, Allison Earl, Sarah Magen, Jayse Matrishon, Sara Taylor, Amanda Vazquez, Kandyce Whittingham, Caitlyn Gorman, Dom Letterii
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