Past Productions: What We've Accomplished
Everything there is know about every show we've produced
Julius Caesar: A New Rome has Risen in the East [+]
Written by William Shakespeare, Directed by Charles Wilson
The 7th Sign's first production. Plans for this show began in the Winter of 2002. As a classroom project, the production was allowed to be as bold and ambitious as possible. We chose Julius Caesar for its timeless commentary on the human politics behind governing politics. The premise of the play was based on setting Rome in the Middle-East as the capital city (or region) that ruled over a (fictional) Pan-Arab United nation. It was a year before the war in Iraq, which put the show in an intentionally peculiar place when it was actually produced a year later at the Theater for the New City in 2003.
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Happy Birthday, Wanda June: History Repeats...Again [+]
Written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Directed by Rachel Chavkin
The company's second production. With the events in Iraq escalating, Kurt Vonnegut's Vietnam War play (which discussed the issues of Heroism during wartime, loosely modeled after Homer's Odyssey) was a powerful voice for our current time. His play, more pertinent than ever, examined the history of returning soldiers, an issue that was reaching a boiling point in America during the 2004 occupation in Iraq. Comedy, tragedy, and the finest satire any audience could hope for, Vonnegut's play resonated so deeply, it shook the very foundation of New York's Off-Off Broadway scene. Mr.Vonnegut even took up a front row seat to see the devistation left in his wake, and honored the opening night audience with a rare talk-back after the show.
For more information on Happy Birthday, Wanda June
The Just Assassins: New Times, Old Terrorists [+]
Written by Albert Camus, Directed by Allegra Libonati
While Wanda June dealt with the psyche and stigma of the American war hero, The Just Assassins delved into the world and mindframe of the terrorist--during the Russian Revolution. As The 7th Sign's third production, it was important to maintain the steady course we set out upon (dictated by our mission), which at that point was still being solidified. The play was not written to merely entertain, Camus provided an indepth study of all sides of the battlelines. While audience opinions varied (to our satisfaction) on the plays various arguments, one view was constant...the show was a daring choice.
For more information on The Just Assassins
Zastrozzi: The Master of Discipline [+]
Written by George F. Walker, Directed by Adam Parrish
Zastrozzi was the first show of our 2005-2006 season. While not the usual close political commentary, the play was still selected for its relevance to the times. The plot deals with the notion of accountability for one's actions (namely, for artists), and who people are answerable to if they do not believe in God. The play also uses the device of superficiality as a blunt vehicle, and its influence in not only everyday life, but with heartfelt issues such as religion, love, life, and death. With plenty of carnal carousings and swashbuckling sword-fights, the absurdist comedy is more of a Sin City meets The Princess Bride than it is a philosophical lesson in religion and responsability.
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The Gospel According to Adam
Written by Adam Parrish, Directed by Mick Lauer and Jake Thomas
The tales of the Bible live and breathe within all of us. Most of us can effortlessly recognize the brothers Cain and Abel, Noah and his Ark, and the very naked Adam and Eve. Perhaps it is because we live in a predominantly Christian country, or perhaps it is because these Biblical tales have been the inspiration for so many of the stories told today. The Gospel According to Adam is very much about the nature of stories…and their “true” origins. Challenging us (positively or negatively) to further investigate what we once thought was fact.
For more information on The Gospel According to Adam
Everything there is know about every show we've produced
Julius Caesar: A New Rome has Risen in the East [+] Written by William Shakespeare, Directed by Charles Wilson
The 7th Sign's first production. Plans for this show began in the Winter of 2002. As a classroom project, the production was allowed to be as bold and ambitious as possible. We chose Julius Caesar for its timeless commentary on the human politics behind governing politics. The premise of the play was based on setting Rome in the Middle-East as the capital city (or region) that ruled over a (fictional) Pan-Arab United nation. It was a year before the war in Iraq, which put the show in an intentionally peculiar place when it was actually produced a year later at the Theater for the New City in 2003.
For more information on Julius Caesar
Happy Birthday, Wanda June: History Repeats...Again [+] Written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Directed by Rachel Chavkin
The company's second production. With the events in Iraq escalating, Kurt Vonnegut's Vietnam War play (which discussed the issues of Heroism during wartime, loosely modeled after Homer's Odyssey) was a powerful voice for our current time. His play, more pertinent than ever, examined the history of returning soldiers, an issue that was reaching a boiling point in America during the 2004 occupation in Iraq. Comedy, tragedy, and the finest satire any audience could hope for, Vonnegut's play resonated so deeply, it shook the very foundation of New York's Off-Off Broadway scene. Mr.Vonnegut even took up a front row seat to see the devistation left in his wake, and honored the opening night audience with a rare talk-back after the show.
For more information on Happy Birthday, Wanda June
The Just Assassins: New Times, Old Terrorists [+] Written by Albert Camus, Directed by Allegra Libonati
While Wanda June dealt with the psyche and stigma of the American war hero, The Just Assassins delved into the world and mindframe of the terrorist--during the Russian Revolution. As The 7th Sign's third production, it was important to maintain the steady course we set out upon (dictated by our mission), which at that point was still being solidified. The play was not written to merely entertain, Camus provided an indepth study of all sides of the battlelines. While audience opinions varied (to our satisfaction) on the plays various arguments, one view was constant...the show was a daring choice.
For more information on The Just Assassins
Zastrozzi: The Master of Discipline [+] Written by George F. Walker, Directed by Adam Parrish
Zastrozzi was the first show of our 2005-2006 season. While not the usual close political commentary, the play was still selected for its relevance to the times. The plot deals with the notion of accountability for one's actions (namely, for artists), and who people are answerable to if they do not believe in God. The play also uses the device of superficiality as a blunt vehicle, and its influence in not only everyday life, but with heartfelt issues such as religion, love, life, and death. With plenty of carnal carousings and swashbuckling sword-fights, the absurdist comedy is more of a Sin City meets The Princess Bride than it is a philosophical lesson in religion and responsability.
For more information on Zastrozzi: The Master of Discipline
The Gospel According to Adam Written by Adam Parrish, Directed by Mick Lauer and Jake Thomas
The tales of the Bible live and breathe within all of us. Most of us can effortlessly recognize the brothers Cain and Abel, Noah and his Ark, and the very naked Adam and Eve. Perhaps it is because we live in a predominantly Christian country, or perhaps it is because these Biblical tales have been the inspiration for so many of the stories told today. The Gospel According to Adam is very much about the nature of stories…and their “true” origins. Challenging us (positively or negatively) to further investigate what we once thought was fact.
For more information on The Gospel According to Adam