Just Don't Travel.
This world premiere from critically acclaimed Fringe theater maker Thaddeus Phillips takes audiences to the wild frontiers of Egypt, Bosnia, Cuba, Brazil, Morocco, Colombia, Austria, Bali, Czech Republic, Israel, Jordan, Serbia, Croatia, Italy, and Mexico. Based on Phillips' experiences crossing borders from one country to the next, the deceptively simple solo performance piece weaves these accounts into a dramatic, visual, and surreal performance that is funny, haunting, and surprisingly human.
Inspired by standup comedy, the films of Emir Kusturica, the floor shows of the Tropicana in havana, musicals about Austria, cheap magic, Waylang Kulit shadow play, native myths of the Amazon, and chili relleno recipes.
Previous FringeArts works:
2012: RED-EYE to HAVRE de GRACE (". . . this exquisite show is among the most original musical theater works I've seen in years." -New York Times)
2011: WHaLE OPTICS
2010: ¡EL CONQUISTADOR!
In 2011, Phillips began performing improvised stories of the border crossings first at the Painted Bride then and venues across the USA and in Italy, Spain, Colombia and Costa Rica. These tours have refined the text and theatrical structure and now, for it's official World Premiere, Phillips is collaborating with his theatrical mentor, the UK theater artist Patrick Kealy (Dramaturgy), Applied Mechanic's Rebecca Wright (Direction) & Maria Shaplin (Lighting), and Tony Award winner Robert Kaplowitz (Sound Design).
Westword Magazine in Denver called the workshop production "funny . . . frightening . . . deeply sad . . . electrifying"
Performed in English with flashes of Serbian, Czech, Spanish, Portuguese, French and Arabic.
Previous Fringe shows include: RED-EYE to HAVRE de GRACE, WHaLE OPTICS, ¡El Conquistador!, The MeLTING BRiDgE, Flamingo/Winnebago and Lost Soles.
Funding was provided by NPN Creation Fund, The MAPFUND and the Wyncote Foundation
