This is Tennessee Williams live on an ice rink—a wholly original, site-specific performance about making a plan and leaving the world of reason. Conceived by Director/Choreographer Will Davis (Men on Boats, Colossal) with Ice Choreographer Douglas Webster, and featuring choreography by U.S. Ice Dancing champions and two-time Olympic medalists, Maia & Alex Shibutani.
This piece contains themes of isolation, emotional distress, mental illness, substance abuse (drinking, drugs), stylized sex, and sexual exploration. Please note: All audience seating will be on the ice and it is recommended everyone dress warmly as the rink is kept at 45 degrees.
Run Dates: Friday, July 18 - Saturday, August 2
Run Time: 45 minutes, with no intermission
Creative Team
Oana Botez – Costume Designer
Andie Burns – Production Coordinator
Oona Curley – Lighting Designer & Scenic Designer
Will Davis – Conceiver, Choreographer, and Director
Kiernan Harris – Dramaturg
Lee Kinney – Sound Designer & Composer
Caleb Krieg – Assistant Costume Designer
Maia & Alex Shibutani – Special Choreographers
Stoli Stolnack – Assistant Lighting Designer
Sarah Stowell – Assistant Director
Douglas Webster – Associate Choreographer
Tennessee Williams - Inspiration
Cast
Danila Berdnik - Skater
Dan Donigan - Skater
Benjamin Guthrie - Skater
Isaac Lindy - Skater
Rohene Ward - Skater
Staff Assignments (show team)
Production Management Lead: Lesley Fairman
Production Management Associate: Laney Schwantes TBD
Line Producer: Neen Williams-Teramachi
Associate Company Manager: Majenta Thomas
Box Office Lead: Arturo Quepóns
House Manager: Juliet Riggs
This project performs in the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Skating Rink. It rehearses in the G10 rehearsal room at the ‘62 Center for off-ice work, and on the ice at The Rink.
Tickets may be purchased here. This project is included in the Weekend Pass, which can be purchased here. Tickets are $50 each, inclusive of processing fees. Click here to learn more about the Festival’s Ticket Accessibility Program.
The Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Skating Rink is located at 1267 South Church St in North Adams, MA. There is plenty of free parking in the lot. Check-in will take place by a list at the door. Seating is general admission. Please dress warmly for the cold temperatures in the rink.
First Rehearsal: June 21
Tech Rehearsal: July 9 - July 12
Final Dress: TBD
First Performance: Friday, July 18 at 7:30pm
Opening: Saturday, July 19 at 9:00pm
Closing: Saturday, August 2 at 9:00pm