Things Went Wrong
While preparing Grottesco’s longtime rehearsal/storage/shop space for a likely move, we came across this video that was shot 35 years ago...
Our new production is entitled TWO ARTISTS IN PRISON.
Two imprisoned artists must narrate stories daily to appease their unidentified guards. Today the story is Beowulf and only one of the prisoners knows the story.
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But they have no choice. As the story unfolds, they engage in thought-provoking asides and questions touching on themes of heroism, wealth, Christianity’s overpowering of Paganism, the roles of the sexes in Mythic tales and artists as storytellers. The two prisoners develop a unique storytelling style, incorporating physical imagery, Greek Chorus and crude projections.
TWO ARTISTS challenges the audience to question the identity of the unseen guards and reflect on their role in perpetuating censorship and conformity, ultimately asking artists and audience whether we have the courage to break free from societal constraints.
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Wishing you good health and great cheer. We appreciate your support!
Once Within a Time will be screening in Santa Fe as part of a full retrospective of his work at the Center for Contemporary Arts from November 10-16.
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Reggio and Grottesco featured performers Apollo Garcia and John Flax will be at the screenings November 10th (6pm) and November 12th (1:30) for an audience talk back.