DO YOU FEEL ANGER?
Theater Alliance
by Mara Nelson-Greenberg
Sofia was recently hired as an empathy coach at a debt collection agency-and clearly, she has her work cut out for her. These employees can barely identify what an emotion is, much less practice deep, radical compassion for others. While they painstakingly stumble towards enlightenment, someone keeps mugging Eva in the kitchen. An outrageous comedy about the danger-and absurdity-of a world where some people's feelings matter more than others.
Sofia was recently hired as an empathy coach at a debt collection agency-and clearly, she has her work cut out for her. These employees can barely identify what an emotion is, much less practice deep, radical compassion for others. While they painstakingly stumble towards enlightenment, someone keeps mugging Eva in the kitchen. An outrageous comedy about the danger-and absurdity-of a world where some people's feelings matter more than others.
Teaser Trailer - Directed and Edited by Kelly Colburn | Lighting, Videography, and Color Correction by Dylan Uremovich
"Director Kelly Colburn has assembled a talented cast for the Washington, DC premiere of playwright Mara Nelson-Greenberg’s compelling piece. You know you’ve seen a brilliant performance when you have to remind yourself that the bad guys are just acting."
- Jeannette Mulherin, MD Theatre Guide |
"Director Kelly Colburn had the unenviable challenge of maintaining the absurdist tone of this script: how to keep the dark comedy funny, or at least as engrossing as watching a dumpster fire might be."
- John Stoltenberg, DC Theatre Arts |
Do You Feel Anger?
Production Team
Assistant Director Lisa Danielle Buch
Scenic Design Emily Lotz
Sound Design Tosin Olufolabi
Lighting Design Dylan Uremovich
Costume Design Kiana Vincenty
Installation Design Deja Chavon Collins
Properties Design Amy Kellett
Production Stage Manager Genny Ceperley
Production Manager Dominique Douglas Hendricks
Cast
SOFIA - Maria Simpkins
EVA - Marissa Liotta
JANIE/OLD MAN - Melissa Carter
HOWIE - Shaquille Stewart
JORDAN - Nicklas Aliff
JON - James Whalen
Assistant Director Lisa Danielle Buch
Scenic Design Emily Lotz
Sound Design Tosin Olufolabi
Lighting Design Dylan Uremovich
Costume Design Kiana Vincenty
Installation Design Deja Chavon Collins
Properties Design Amy Kellett
Production Stage Manager Genny Ceperley
Production Manager Dominique Douglas Hendricks
Cast
SOFIA - Maria Simpkins
EVA - Marissa Liotta
JANIE/OLD MAN - Melissa Carter
HOWIE - Shaquille Stewart
JORDAN - Nicklas Aliff
JON - James Whalen
Photos by Manaf Azzam