Stage Werx (San Francisco, CA)
Continuing its world premiere run at StageWerx in San Francisco, the shocking comedy The Afterlife of the Mind centers on Lydia, who is desperate to prevent her famous philosopher husband Harry from dying of a rare illness. She enlists a shady but brilliant neurosurgeon to perform a brain transplant, but a botched procedure leads her to push the limits of her love.
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The last date listed for The Afterlife of the Mind was Saturday November 21, 2009 / 8:00pm (Closing Night w/ Wine & Cheese Reception). (view all dates)
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This is a really great play that is definitely worth seeing. It's unique in a way that it combines elements of philosophical theories on religion and existence of God, dilemma of life and death, tragedy of losing a loved one with elements of “creepy” yet lighthearted and sometimes dorky comedy. I would think that combining these different elements into one smooth flowing and whole play is a huge undertaking that requires the great directing and skilled and talented cast. Virago theatre did an outstanding job in accomplishing that. Thank you for a great, satisfying and fun experience.
A very unique and brilliantly inventive play very well acted and absolutely thrilling experience. A must see for everyone.
Stage Werx Theatre is a 49-seat venue founded in 2007 by Cory and Ty Mckenzie. These sisters spent their childhood running around rehearsal halls while their parents performed in community theatre. It only seems fitting that they would wind up running a space of their own.
Website: http://www.viragotheatre.org/nowplaying.html
Friday, November 13 Talk-Back with Cast, Playwright and Director
Saturday, November 21 Closing Night Wine & Cheese Reception featuring Blacksmith Cellars
A World Premiere
Written by William Bivins
Directed by Laura Lundy-Paine
Starring Elias Escobedo*, Megan Kilian*, Lol Levy*, Brittany Kilcoyne McGregor, Dennis McIntyre, George McRae*, Tracey Rhys, and Paul Stout
*Member, Actors Equity Association
Can Lydia find a body for Harry's brain? Can she use her body to get Todd to donate his body? Is there such thing as sex without a body? For answers to these and other pressing questions about neuroscience, metaphysics and the search for the perfect mate see The Afterlife of the Mind, the hilarious and shocking world premiere by William Bivins. The most talked about reading of the 2008 Last Frontier Theatre Conference in Alaska.
Lydia's husband, famous philosopher Harry Pengrove, is dying of a rare illness. Unwilling to accept his fate, Lydia enlists the help of Ulrich Hoffsteadler, a brilliant but illegal neurosurgeon who operates out of the back of a bar and who, medical legend has it, once transplanted a human brain. After a botched transplant, Lydia embarks on a journey pushing the limits of love, the human body and medical science to save Harry's extraordinary mind.
Virago Theatre Company is a partnership of artists, designers, and musicians creating theatre of a highest quality. They believe in unconventional, inventive staging, and a collaborative rehearsal process. They support new works and focus on new play development. Guided by their dedication to produce provocative and passionate theatre, they select works that address issues of psychological and social turbulence and have a unique perspective on our daily existence.
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