PASSING STRANGE
by STEW
Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell | Signature Theater
Directed by Raymond O. Caldwell | Signature Theater
A young man discovers his musical calling and sets off for Europe, leaving behind his mother and comfortable suburban life. In his rebellion filled with sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll, he yearns for something in life that he thinks can only be found in art. Bursting with energizing punk, blues, gospel, and jazz music, this rock concert spin on musical theatricality radiates with humor, passion and heart.
2024 Nominee of Helen Hayes Awards
for Outstanding Media/Projection Design
for Outstanding Media/Projection Design
"This multimedia production is exhilarating to experience, and you will find yourself indulging in the phrases and themes of the play marked in graffiti-like fashion all throughout the theater. I’m not sure what this show would be without its video design (Kelly Colburn), which comes alive as an essential part of the play, ringing true to the nature of the ’80s and the bodaciousness of rock ’n’ roll in its unabashed excess. Rich in symbolism and token memories that will take you back in time, it is a wonderful mediator between the rich material of the play and the audience." - Audre Neale, DC Theater Arts
Passing Strange
Set Designer: Jonathan Dahm Robertson
Projection Designer: Kelly Colburn
Associate Projection Designer: Dylan Uremovich
Lighting Designer: Alberto Segarra
Costume Designer: Danielle Preston
Sound Designer: Eric Norris
Choreography: Tiffany Quinn
Music Director: Marika Contouris
Production Stage Manager: John Keith Hall
Projection Designer: Kelly Colburn
Associate Projection Designer: Dylan Uremovich
Lighting Designer: Alberto Segarra
Costume Designer: Danielle Preston
Sound Designer: Eric Norris
Choreography: Tiffany Quinn
Music Director: Marika Contouris
Production Stage Manager: John Keith Hall