Artifacts of Consequence: Post-Apocalyptic Dark Comedy from Stokastik Theatre Ensemble
The Sherry Theatre (11052 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood, CA 91610)
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Set in an labyrinth-like bunker in flooded-out America, Ashlin Halfnight's play follows the adventures of a small group of survivors who clash while trying to prioritize and safeguard the important relics of everyday life -- everything from hula-hoops to Moby Dick and Twinkies -- before time runs out.
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The last date listed for Artifacts of Consequence was Sunday June 5, 2011 / 3:00pm.
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Raymond M. on Other
Small theater but comfortable with each row elevated from the next row
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Dennis Trigubetz on Other
Small but comfortable theater
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George C. on Other
Cute small theatre
6 Goldstar Member Reviews
George C.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but was very pleasantly surpised. This was an interesting story and very well acted. Go see it!Written on May 27 2011
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charmonium5
"Artifacts of Consequence" is an apocalyptic, absurd and curiously tender tale told in terms of the polarities of human "understanding". The producers, actors and playwright are all progeny of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). Influences on the West Coast have interesting names like "The Satori Group" [Seattle] and "Stokastic Theatre" [LA]. This production brings Halfnight's play, which is all over the map psychologically, while physically bound in an isolated "preservation warehouse" under the sea. Dione Kuraoka is wonderful in her innocence and her naive perceptiveness as Ari, as she "comes of age" under very peculiar circumstances. Likewise Jenna Johnson appeals as "the actor", one of the artifacts in fact, as she is selectively "activated" to recreate roles from plays "scavenged" from the world above in executing The Dept of Emergency Management and Resettlement's mission of "hope". The play explicitly calls into participation the audience, successfully and simultaneously portraying the numbing effect of self satisfaction on the habitual onlooker in life as well as the existential futility/grandiosity of the habitual "activist". Forced feeding on food for thought.Written on May 28 2011
I was personally annoyed by a very late start and a noisy audience.
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Raymond M.
I'd say about 3.75 stars. Wish this show (and others) would start closer to the advertised time rather than 20 minutes late. Set could use some improvement, although, yes, I understand the minimalist nature of the set. But, strong performances from most of the actors, although Dione Kuraoka, Lora Beth Barr and the woman playing "the actress" (forgot her name) stood out the most.Written on May 23 2011
Parking was a little hard to find and had to circle around three times before lucking out on a parking space in the lot adjoining Starbucks. The theater lobby smelled of marijuana, although not sure if that was because people were smoking in there or if the strong smell was from the medical marijuana collective two or three doors down. Not complaining, but, puff, puff, pass, you know?! :p
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Dennis Trigubetz
I did not know what to expect and was very pleasantly surprised at the strong ensemble acting in this sci-fi look at a dysfunctional future. There was not one weak link in the entire cast and the set was very imaginative.Written on May 16 2011
Dione Kuraoka and LoraBeth Barr had the most stage time and played off each other in a seamless manner. They and another actor and director Evan Charest are alumni of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, which explains the cohesiveness of the cast.
A huge amount of talent is exhibited in the first production of the Stokastik Theatre Ensemble.
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Stokastik Theatre Ensemble will be presenting its debut 2011 season of Artifacts of Consequence by Ashlin Halfnight.
Set in a world where climate change and flooding have left the continents' remaining landmass in a state of chaos, Artifacts of Consequence documents the last-ditch effort of a small group attempting to preserve the cultural identity of modern life. Underwater storage facilities have been set up to house items of "importance" and protect the group from the brutal environmental changes.
Inspired by the myth of the Labyrinth, Artifacts of Consequence investigates the bizarre manner in which we prioritize our devotions while the world falls apart around us.