MAY 5TH - 30TH, 2010

(in association with Central Heating Lab)

ACT THEATRE’S FALLS THEATRE

700 Union St.

Seattle, WA  98101

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(206) 292-7676

From the dark, whimsical mind that brought Seattle Frankenocchio (Empty Space Theatre) and Crumbs are Also Bread (Washington Ensemble Theatre) comes this quirky and poignant new play about the complexities of mother/daughter relationships, the mysteries of faith, the intricacies of nature and the healing benefits of fudge ripple ice cream. 

SYNOPSIS:  Shirley Bliss, an ill-equipped but well-meaning mom, and her old-soul teenaged daughter Clara, are going through some major changes. Their best buddy relationship has devolved into a food-throwing, name-calling struggle of epic proportions. But that’s not the only devolving that’s going on. How far will Shirley go to hold on to the daughter she knew? Why is there an ape eating a prayer plant in their living room? And what’s up with Clara’s pastor and biology teacher duking it out in the middle of the liquor store? One thing is certain: these people have some serious growing up to do.

*On the Nature of Dust was partially developed at Portland Center Stage’s JAW Playwrights Festival in 2009, and the Icicle Creek Theatre Festival in 2008.

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CREATIVE TEAM:
Set Design - Etta Lilienthal
Lighting Design - Robert Aguilar
Sound Design - Rob Witmer
Costume Design - Melanie Burgess
Properties Design - Christy Penney
Stage Manager - Cris Reynolds

Charge Painter - Katie Hansen