An Unsuccessful Play
An Unsuccessful Play
Synopsis
An Unsuccessful Play is one of many strange, hilarious and meaningful works by Daniil Kharms. It is a five minute play in which no one is able to say what they mean to say. And the show cannot possibly go on. (ie. Everyone vomits. A lot.)
Cast
| Script | Daniil Kharms |
| Translation (Today I Wrote Nothing) | Matvei Yankelevich |
| Direction | Theresa Buchheister |
| Design | Theresa Buchheister |
| Petrakov-Gorbunov | Jeffrey Laughlin |
| Pritykin | Evan Burton |
| Makarov | Theresa Buchheister |
| Serpukhov | Eric Grundhauser |
| Kurova | Hannah Messler |
| Little Girl | Michelle Nikoomanesh |
Press
- listing on theatermania.com
- listing on fracturedatlas.org
- listing in The Village Voice
- listing in TimeOut NY
- listing on billburg.com
- listing on lostnotebook.com
Location
Dixon Place is a home for performing and literary artists, is dedicated to supporting the creative process by presenting original works of theater, dance and literature at various stages of development. An artistic laboratory with an audience, we serve as a safety net, enabling artists to present challenging and questioning work that pushes the limits of artistic expression. With a warm, nurturing atmosphere that encourages and inspires artists of all stripes and persuasions, we place special emphasis on the needs of women, people of color, youth, seniors and lesbian/gay artists. The artist's experience is given top priority through our professional atmosphere and remuneration, and their process is enhanced through the reaction of our adventurous audiences. Dixon Place is a local haven for creativity as well as an international model for the open exploration of the process of creation.
Address:
Dixon Place
161A Chrystie Street
New York City, NY
10002
Tickets
An Unsuccessful Play closed in September 2009. But a remount is on the horizon...