Residents of this sleepy New England town took shelter from the surprise summer squall that terrible night during the Great Convergence. Those that survived that terrible night never spoke of it again, or if they did, no one could understand their gibbering. The Tavern remembers. This immersive, site-specific, improvised event explores the tropes of HP Lovecraft, with an entirely BIPOC score. Our performance space on the second floor of this historic structure. Speak No More is performed in three loops, with a total run time of 1 hour and 45 minutes. Between loops the audience will return to the starting point until invited to begin again. Once inside, feel free to explore how the stories unfold from different perspectives. Speak No More is entirely improvised and unscripted. Every show is unique. Every character, action, and interaction is improvised by the cast in the moment. Masked Shadows ensure the safety of the audience, performers, and space. Please follow any instructions they give. Failure to do so may lead to removal from the show. The content of the show includes expressions of violence. If at anytime the content is overwhelming, feel free to exit until you feel comfortable to return. A Masked Shadow can assist as needed. If nature calls during the run of the show, restrooms are available near the bar and downstairs. Audience members are encouraged to move freely throughout the space, with the exception of behind the bar, any areas blocked by curtain or closed door. No unauthorized photography. Lighting is low. Please use caution and be aware of trip hazards, uneven ground, performers, props, and other audience members. Please do not speak during the performance. Please do not touch the performers.
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Please do not speak during the performance. Please do not touch the performers.
Ages: 16 +
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About La Fenice
La Fenice's original incarnation, the Austin Commedia Society, was founded in 1999. During our four year run, we produced 13 original scenarios, were featured in John Rudlin and Olly Crick's Commedia dell'Arte: A Handbook for Troupes, and hosted an international Commedia dell'Arte Festival in 2001 with participants from both American coasts, Italy and England. After a brief hiatus as company members pursued graduate degrees, started families and wandered the American countryside, we re-organized under our own 501(c)(3) in 2009. Since then, we have produced one original work annually, toured our performances to West Texas and area schools, organized another international festival in 2011 (with participants from Italy, Hungary, Australia, England and the USA), and established bi-monthly international dialogues on challenges faced by modern Commedia dell'Arte performers. Our members have penned chapters in international publications on Commedia dell'Arte, lectured internationally, and have taught innumerable workshops to youth and professional performers. Our organization is managed exclusively by its members, and governed by a board of directors selected by the membership in a raucous annual meeting.