Mad Forest by Caryl Churchill
Episodic structure
The scenic design was based on the Romanian flag.Ceaucescu
A lecture on Communist Romanian HistorySmashing an egg
In Romania, food was not just a commodity, but a bartering tool and here the father smashes a coveted egg in front of his family.Securitate
Actors play between three and nine characters and here the actor plays a Romanian security officerAngel
The angel was designed based on the tryptic images of Medieval Romanian cathedrals.Revolution
In Act II, the actors are isolated and tell their individual stories of revolution.Lines
Characters are waiting to buy meat, a common daily activity in Communist RomaniaDoctor
Girl seeks an abortion from a Romanian doctor, considered an illegal activity.Palinka
The men gather to drink traditional Romanian palinka and tell stories.Show More
Staged in the moment of the Romanian revolution, this play explores the effect of Ceaucescu's dictatorial regime on the people and the land.
Scenic and lighting design by David Leugs
Painting and backdrop by Jayme Mellema
Costume design by Melissa Merz