| We Can't Reach You, Hartford |
 An investigative history of the Hartford Circus Fire of July 6th, 1944. Nominated for a Fringe First at the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. |
| Daguerreotype |
| In the twilight of his life, famed photographer Matthew Brady must choose between the life he has built and the legacy he wants to leave behind. |
| Tone Clusters |
| Renowned prose author Joyce Carol Oates explores honesty, perspective, and denial through one couple's harrowing attempt to save the person they love |
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| Friday, June 15, 2007 |
| The Dramaturg Presents (Part II) |
Having just completed what is, by my count, my six rewrite of the Daguerreotype script, I think its safe to say that our little play is finally coming together. The designers are all starting to come up with some really great (and exciting) ideas, Jess’s rehearsals officially start in a matter of weeks, I recently returned a hefty load of books to the Morningside branch of the New York Public Library (thus ending dramaturgical research for the time being), the producers are beginning their thankless task of trying to organize everyone, and Edward is growing some pretty wicked facial hair.
It’s on.
We'll be posting an official description of the play soon, but until then, I think its high time we introduce you to the motley assortment of characters you’ll meet in our latest investigation into American history:
Matthew B. Brady, the daguerreotypist
Our hero and chief interest in Dageurreotype. What makes an artist? What makes a historian? And what makes a decent and good person? We find these questions to be at the heart of Mathew's final days. Mathew is pictured here in his younger "heartbreaker" era. In our play, he will be older and sadder. And have a beard (or whatever Edward is cultivating at the time). Because that's how we roll.
Juliette Brady, his wife
Pictured here with Mathew and the mysterious "Mrs. Haggerty" (not in the play), Juliette is the only character in this play not to have a beard. She is also Mathew's greatest love and perhaps, his greatest betrayal. Dying in bed while Mathew watches, she is a living reminder of time and mortality amid Mathew's immortal photographic history.
Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President
Mathew's favorite photographic subject and most beloved idol. Lincoln stands for everything Mathew seeks to preserve: dignity, courage, compassion, impressive facial hair. There's not much to say about Lincoln that you probably don't already know. He freed the slaves. And then (spoiler alert!) got shot. This play will include both bearded and unbearded versions of everyone's favorite Log Cabin Republican.
Alexander Gardner
 Mathew's former protégé and chief rival. There was a falling out between the two of them. But why? And why, years later, is Mathew still haunted by what he and Gardner saw at Antietam? The answers to these questions are central to the play. Gardner's large beard, and the threat it posed to Mathew's masculinity, is merely subtext. |
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though not in the play, i will be growing a beard to support the cast. i suggest you all do the same.
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though not in the play, i will be growing a beard to support the cast. i suggest you all do the same.