Waking up the day after the election felt like waking up in a changed America. RALLY/CRY is a theatrical attempt to articulate the unthinkable circumstances in which we find ourselves so we may take the first steps toward navigating this new world together.
An explosion of responses by some of Nashville premiere writers, dancers, singers, devisers, painters, comedians, clowns, and artist-activists, the evening will offer audiences the opportunity to consider a kaleidoscope of unique perspectives and forge meaningful connections with those taking action against the threats of the incoming administration.
Proceeds to benefit Planned Parenthood of Middle and East Tennessee, Conexion Americas, and Act Like a GRRRL.
Read The Tennessean feature HERE!
RALLY/CRY is night 1 of ABE’s 2 night participation in the National Month Of Outrage. Night 2 is GRRRL Nation.
ABE’s National Month of Outrage Events are co-produced by Darkhorse Theatre.
FEATURING:
PUMPKIN by Nate Eppler
a new short play for the stage directed by Nate Eppler
KKK TODAY by Kenley Smith
a new short play for the stage directed by Mitch Massaro
featuring Richard Daniel, Tony Nappo, Phil Perry, Jordan Ravellette
EARLY TO RISE by Aaron Munoz
a new short play for the stage directed by Sjm Create
featuring Tamiko Robinson Steele, Christopher Bosen, Lauren Berst, Hilary Morris, Allie Huff, Austin Olive
PETITES MAINS (Tiny Hands)
a new contemporary clown comedy
devised and performed by Brooke Gronemeyer
THE PARALYSIS PROJECT
a new interdisciplinary dance/film performance
devised, choreographed, and performed by Christen Heilman with video by Madeleine Hicks
UP EARLY? WITH BRADD AND MARCI
a new mega-meta sketch comedy moment
devised and performed by Conway Preston, Kara McLeland, and Kyle Drury
THE RELUCTANT CANVAS
devised and performed by Amanda Grace Creech featuring “Hysteria” written and performed by Kara McLeland
LADY LIBERTY’S FINAL BOW
a cabaret for the end of the (free) world
featuring Mikey Rosenbaum as Uncle Sam and Brooke Gronemeyer as Lady Liberty
BLUE VEIN SOCIETY
by Audra Harvey
THE 90 SECOND SOAPBOX
featuring notes from the field in Nashville right now…
Allie Huff
Margaret Horne
Diego Gomez
Jon Royal
F Lynne Bachleda
Mitch Massaro