FIELD 309
FIELD 309
Synopsis
FIELD 309 is a hilarious look at the death of the soul and the impulse to keep up. In the Field 309, Mister Pants and Mister Agis attempt to stay together and keep working, but are constantly, and with increasing disastrous effect, thwarted by the Board of Directors, increased surveillence and mysterious new personell. They have to keep up or else…
FIELD 309 has been in development since 2008, beginning with creative discussions with Mike Senften and a 15 minute excerpt at the old Dixon Place. Since then, the script, ensemble and direction has changed dramatically. In 2009, Title:Point was thrilled to receive development grants from The Mental Insight Foundation and The Puffin Foundation to build this show and the ensemble behind it. In March of 2009, the ensemble had three strenuous and inspiring sessions with professional clown and teacher, Matt Chapman, to create a common language and basis for our work to come. Following those sessions, we have been meeting 1-3 times/month to collectively work on the characters, world and text of FIELD 309.
This past September, we were invited to show our work-in-progress at the new Dixon Place, along side a reading by Sarah Graalman and my direction of "An Unsuccessful Play" by Daniil Kharms.
On the heels of this most recent performance, we aim to complete a new draft of the scipt and move into full production in 2010. If you are interested in the development and future of this project, please let us know!
Cast
| Script and Direction | Theresa Buchheister |
| Script Development | Ensemble |
| Animation | Mike Senften |
| Production Photos | Mike Senften |
| Graphic Design | Mike Senften |
| Ensemble Building Pro | Matt Chapman |
| Mister Pants and Mister Swinelop | Ryan Downey |
| Mister Agis and Mister Shakes (the Foreign) | Justin Anselmi and Camron Cooke |
| Judith and Mister Lobe | Averyn Mackey |
| Mister Shelves and Mister Dowling Jr. | Theresa Buchheister |
| Mister Fronts and Mister Hammerstein III | Dale Buchheister |
| Mister Middles and Mister Beibersmith | Megan Shea |
| Mister Backs and Mister Shakes | Mike Senften |
| Mister Duele and Mister Sleeves | Kate Hurley |
| Mister Pants | Mike Senften |
| Mister Agis | Morgan von Prelle Pecelli |
| Judith | Samara Naeymi |
Media
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.org
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