3 restless artists live awkwardly together. Helen chain smokes, has sex with whomever, and talks straight. Mary Barnes is obsessed with the films of Jean Luc Godard and is determined to make her own Godard film in Super 8...A neighborhood thug named Leon helps Chrissy by stealing suitcases from O’Hare and adds to the spoils of the household. Then a French caller comes looking for love. The play examines female friendship and cohabitation in the 90’s, the artistic process, and how groups do and don’t satisfy our needs.
Mary is obsessed with the films of Jean Luc Godard and is determined to make her own Godard film in Super 8.
Vicki Walden as Mary Barnes
Helen chain smokes, has sex with whomever, and talks straight.
Jenny Magnus as Helen
Chrissy steals suitcases from O’Hare and adds to the spoils of the household.
Kristin Garrison as Chrissy
Jayita Bhattacharya as Leon
Leon is the neighborhood thug that helps Chrissy steal suitcases.
(1st, 4th, 5th weekend)
Paul Leisen as Leon
Leon is the neighborhood thug that helps Chrissy steal suitcases.
(2nd, 3rd weekend)
Talking About Godard was originally produced by The Curious Theatre Branch in 1996 and its cast included Jenny Magnus, Vicki Walden, and Paul Leisen, who repeat their roles here, almost 30 years later. New cast members include Kristin Garrison and Jayita Bhattacharya. Directed with Briavael O'Reilly, and using a production committee of Rich Norwood, Paul Brennan, Jeffrey Bivens, Julia Williams, David Isaacson, Vesna Grbovic, Graciella Garcia, and Beau O’Reilly.
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