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HOW LATE IT WAS, HOW LATE
adapted by Kirk Lynn
directed by Sarah Richardson
created by Rude Mechs
| "Another occasion to praise the Rudes' creative
theatrical vision to the skies...excellently executed...riddled with
hilarity...Lynn makes the material's transition from book to stage appear
seamless." "Another vibrant Rude awakening...Kirk Lynn's script maintains
the rough feel of Kelman's vernacular language and Sarah Richardson's
astute directing keeps the action at a nonstop pitch, [but] it's the
spare but inventive production design that gives "How Late"
such a visceral edge" - Jeanne Claire Van Ryzin, Austin American
Statesman Adapted from the Booker Prize winning novel by James Kelman and told in the utterly uncensored vernacular of the Scottish working class, HOW LATE IT WAS, HOW LATE is the rhythmic, profane, and gut-wrenching story of a fist-fighting, alcoholic, ex-con named Sammy. Beaten senseless and blinded by the Glasgow police, Sammy is plunged into a Kafkaesque nightmare in which his girlfriend has disappeared and the police are after him for unspecified crimes. Carrying a sawed-off mop for a blind man's cane, Sammy brings frantic, foul-mouthed illumination to his dark world where his immediate needs for food, shelter and safety do not destroy his ultimate dream: to escape Scotland to a Texas paradise conjured in his imagination from country western songs. The Rudes explode this 400 page novel into an hour and a half of physical, multi-media theatre in which projections and live feed provide the audience a visceral initiation into Sammy’s experience, from the boredom of the hospital room to the menace of the police interrogation. The parallels between the politics of Sammy’s story and contemporary America under the Patriot Act resonate loudly in this gritty and vitriolic celebration of that part of the human spirit that is fueled by piss and vinegar. WHEN: September 4 - October 4, 2003 WHERE: The Off Center TICKETS: $15 general admission OTHER USEFUL INFO: The cast features local actors Lana Lesley, Robert Newell, Ben Grimes and visiting guest artist Dikran Utidjian as Sammy. The design team includes Brian Scott (Production Design), Colin Lowry (Video), Robert Fisher (Sound), Holly Francis (Costumes), Madge Darlington (Technical Director/Scenic Design) and Leliah Stewart (Props/Scenic Artist). This world premiere production is made possible by generous support from The Austin Community Foundation, The Houston Endowment, The National Endowment for the Arts and the City of Austin under the auspices of the Austin Arts Commission. There will be a talkback with the cast and crew following each Thursday night performance. The performance runs 1 hour 30 minutes with no intermission Be Warned! HOW LATE contains adult themes and language, loud music, flashing lights and lots & lots of onstage smoking. |
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Dikran Utidjian as "Sammy"
(L to R) Dikran Utidjian as "Sammy" and Ben Grimes as "Boy"
(Background L to R) Lana Lesley & Robert Newell (Foreground) Dikran Utidjian as "Sammy"
(L to R) Ben Grimes as "Boy" and Dikran Utidjian as "Sammy" photos by Bret Brookshire Click here for bios of the artists!
James Kelman, acclaimed author of the book "How Late it Was, How
Late," will be coming to Austin to see the world premiere stage
adaptation of his book. In conjunction with his visit, he will be participating
in several events that are FREE and open to the public. For the latest
information, please call 512.476.RUDE (7833). Wednesday, September 10th Friday, September 12th |
For tickets or information please call 512-476-RUDE
or visit our tickets page. Copyright © 2005 Rude Mechanicals. All rights reserved.
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