First Play - 7/1/23 - Bloom Bloom Pow by Genevieve Simon
From HowlRound: Smith Afieri (lifted), Jevon Donaldson, Arielle Yoder, Lanxing Fu, and Jackie Rivera in Bloom Bloom Pow by Genevieve Simon at A.R.T./New York Theatres (a New Georges Supported Production). Directed by Katherine Wilkinson. Scenic design by Ant Ma. Costume design by Karen Boyer. Lighting design by Christina Tang. Foley composition by Carsen Joenk. Sound design by Sun Hee Kil. Produced by Brittany Proia and Al Parker. Stage Manager, Sarah Biery. Assistant stage manager, JB Morrissey. Producing assistant, Nico Torrez. Photo by Carol Rosegg.
Summary: "Bloom Bloom Pow is a climate-doom-comedy. This rural queer adventure is an underwater romance. It’s a workplace nightmare. It’s a devastating reminder that we can’t fix our parents. But good news -- the algae’s growing bigger every day! Oh wait, that’s bad news for us. Inspired by the Creature from the Black Lagoon, toxic algal blooms in the Great Lakes, and phone calls with your mom, this highly theatrical play celebrates resilience and joy in the face of climate devastation."(New Play Exchange)
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