A Brief Narrative of an Extraordinary Birth of Rabbits by C Denby Swanson

In 1726, Mary Toft was a pregnant English peasant who chased a rabbit through the field for supper. Something happened, something that was simply too much to reveal as itself and she began to miraculously gave birth to pieces of rabbits. Mary became a national sensation, drawing the attention of the Royal Court and bringing people the country ‘round to witness and examine her maternal... [read more]

In 1726, Mary Toft was a pregnant English peasant who chased a rabbit through the field for supper. Something happened, something that was simply too much to reveal as itself and she began to miraculously gave birth to pieces of rabbits. Mary became a national sensation, drawing the attention of the Royal Court and bringing people the country ‘round to witness and examine her maternal impressions.

That story was a hoax. This is not.

Mare is a dreamy, imaginative young woman. Kitty, her pragmatic sister, dreams of only one thing: a child. Mare reluctantly agrees to give surrogate birth for Kitty’s child.

Everything goes exactly according to protocol until Mare gives birth to a rabbit instead. . . followed by 24 more. . .

Led by The Stork himself (yes, that one) and featuring a three-ring circus of puppets, hospital magic tricks, giant vaginas, and people turning into animals, A Brief Narrative of an Extraordinary Birth of Rabbits explores infertility, creation, science, and the imagination.



May 10 – May 19, 8PM
Thurs-Saturdays and Monday Special Performance

Thursday, May 10
Pay-what-you-can Preview

Friday, May 11
Opening Night with some pre-show fun including a photo booth with photographer (and April gallery artist) Greg Schmigel.

Saturday, May 12
Post-RABBITS Late Night Magic Show with David London - $10
(http://www.facebook.com/events/220026074778491/)

Monday, May 14
Arts Industry Night - $10 for artists and MOTHERS (in honor of Mother's Day!)

Thurs-Fri, May 17-18
More awesome performances

Saturday, May 19
Pre-RABBITS Magic Workshop with David London
(https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/246802)

Post-RABBITS Closing Party! Food provided by Casbar.



TICKETS:
$15 http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/242639



CREW:
PLAYWRIGHT: C Denby Swanson

DIRECTOR: Elissa Goetschius (NS)

STAGE MANAGER: Nichole Chaney (NS)

PUPPET DESIGNER – Daniel Dobrosielski (NS)

PUPPET ASSIST – Lisa Krause

MAGIC ASSIST – David London

SCENIC DESIGNERS – David Shuhy and visual artist Amanda Burnham (WAGD)

SOUND DESIGNER – Steven Krigel (WAGD, ayjnge)

COSTUME DESIGNER – Natalie Drutz (NS)

LIGHTING DESIGNER – Eric Bowers (ayjnge, NS)

TECH DIRECTOR – Nolan Cartwright (ayjnge, NS)


CAST:
Mare – Carolyn Myers

Kitty – Mary-Alice Farina

Joe – Ken Jordan (WAGD, ayjnge, NS)

Stork – Marc Rehr

Cal – Karen O’Connell

Rat Father / St. Andre – Maya Jackson

Manningham – Alex Vaughan (NS)

John Howard - Max Heaton

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