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.
Vicki Walden as Mary Barnes
Mary is obsessed with the films of Jean Luc Godard and is determined to make her own Godard film in Super 8.
Jenny Magnus as Helen
Helen chain smokes, has sex with whoever, and talks straight.
Kristin Garrison as Chrissy
Chrissy steals suitcases from O’Hare and adds to the spoils of the household.
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.
Moon at the Bottom of the Ocean
A new comedy by Bryn Magnus, his first Curious production since 2015's Black River Falls.
Directed by Jenny Magnus
Featuring Jeffrey Bivens, Vicki Walden, Julia Williams
Assistant Directed by Charlotte Lastra
The Ship & The Sea
A ship made of eyes, a sea with a lousy case of ennui, and two captains who wish they were one.
A king has built the greatest, most terrifying, and most beautiful ship in the world, but can it even stay afloat?
No.
It can't.
Written and Directed by Chris Bower
Performed by Kristy Lockhart, Andrew Schoen, Vicki Walden and Penny Lou Zimmerman
Stage Manager - Marz Allswede
part of Rhinofest 2023
The Ship & The Sea
written and directed by Chris Bower
with Kristy Lockhart, Andrew Schoen, Vicki Walden and Penny Lou Zimmerman
part of Rhinofest 2023
The Ship & The Sea
A ship made of eyes, a sea with a lousy case of ennui, and two captains who wish they were one.
A king has built the greatest, most terrifying, and most beautiful ship in the world, but can it even stay afloat?
No.
It can't.
Written and Directed by Chris Bower
Performed by Kristy Lockhart, Andrew Schoen, Vicki Walden and Penny Lou Zimmerman
Stage Manager - Marz Allswede
part of Rhinofest 2023
The Ship & The Sea
A ship made of eyes, a sea with a lousy case of ennui, and two captains who wish they were one.
A king has built the greatest, most terrifying, and most beautiful ship in the world, but can it even stay afloat?
No.
It can't.
Written and Directed by Chris Bower
Performed by Kristy Lockhart, Andrew Schoen, Vicki Walden and Penny Lou Zimmerman
Stage Manager - Marz Allswede
part of Rhinofest 2023
The Ship & The Sea
written and directed by Chris Bower
with Kristy Lockhart, Andrew Schoen, Vicki Walden and Penny Lou Zimmerman
part of Rhinofest 2023
The Crooked Mouth + Rhinofest kick off
Stampede! We're kicking off this Rhino season at Constellation with a pared-down, sleek, modern, stylish (stop no more adjectives) version of the traditional Full Moon Vaudeville.
Your fave fringe theater cabaret band (80% Curious, 20% Neo-Futurist) will play two sets, and special guests Izzy Yellen, Chris Bower and Kristin Garrison will do special things. We'll chat about Rhino shows! We'll sing songs! We'll see you there. It's a Wednesday.
Beautown Cabaret - Birthday Edition
Beau O’Reilly curates an evening of music and readings
This Is Not a Churchill
Five Curious writers respond to This Is a Chair by Caryl Churchill