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Houses


  • The Tank 312 W 36th St New York, NY, 10018 United States (map)

Houses
March 19, 27, 28, and 30 at 7pm
Design Team:
B Carty - Director
Reid Ivanoff - Playwright and Assistant Director
Gibson Warner - Fight Director
Lauren Chavez - Props Master
Angelina Boris - Costume Designer
Klara Keeley - Dramaturg
Nico Galloway - Production Manager
Dominique Jakowec - Set Designer
Grayson DiNino - Lighting Designer
Emma Flanagan - Stage Manager

Cast:
Agius Adamany - DOUGLAS
Armani Gabriel - THOMAS
Benjamin Paulk - KEITH
Madeline Rose Parks - NICOLE
Dyoisa Wiggins - ALL-ROLE SWING

Houses is a play about art, apology, acceptance, and anorexia, told through the lens of a troubled brotherhood. Douglas, the younger brother, is an overwrought muralist who's locked himself away and dedicated himself to a painting since the loss of his parents. No matter what he does, his work never turns out exactly right. His older brother Thomas, after little warning, flies to New York City for the first time in his life. He intends to re-establish contact with Douglas and bring him home.

The play non-chronologically follows the paths of these two men, throughout their lives, from California to New York, as they struggle to connect with each other. Their goals finally intersect in the present, where they are forced to confront their mistakes in Douglas’ claustrophobic Brooklyn apartment. Embarking on a symbiotic journey alongside them are the embodied spirits of their parents, who employ memory and music to help turn their boys to face each other.
*Please note this play includes depictions of self-harm, disordered eating habits, and brief physical violence. For audiences 18+.
*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to have a covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks, when not eating or drinking.