I AM GOING TO DIE Will Come to Old Greeny Fringe Festival
Valeria Aceves stars in the experimental one-act, written by Lochlan MacLean and February Schneck
LibLab Productions will present I AM GOING TO DIE (And All They Gave Me Were These Lousy Cupcakes) as part of the Old Greeny Fringe Festival this weekend.
Following a Fringe Festival tour across the country last year and an NYC premiere last weekend, the production continues its momentum with a limited run of performances Thursday, April 30th at 4PM, Friday, May 1st at 8:30PM, and Saturday, May 2nd at 8:30PM.
Written by Lochlan MacLean and February Schneck, with direction by February Schneck and associate direction by Bela Pascale, this highly improvisational and experimental one-act play explores death from two different perspectives: that of someone facing their own mortality, and that of someone left behind to process grief. Valeria Aceves plays "The Figure", and makes her debut in the piece during the Old Greeny Festival run.
Lochlan MacLean conceived the play shortly after receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, an experience that fundamentally reshaped their understanding of life and death. From this, they created a loose framework centered around a character known as "The Figure"-a role that is rebuilt anew in every performance through collaboration between the actor and the audience, making each and every show a unique experience. No two performances are ever the same.
Following Lochlan's passing, their close friend and collaborator February Schneck carried the work forward, developing the piece into its current form with the support of Lochlan's community. The result is a living, breathing work that honors Lochlan's voice while continuing to evolve with each performance.
I AM GOING TO DIE (And All They Gave Me Were These Lousy Cupcakes) invites audiences into an open, communal conversation around mortality and grief, particularly for those navigating their own experiences with loss or the fragility of life.
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