Photo Flash: ABERRANT REFLECTIONS ON THE BARBARISM OF YOU & I

Having decided to lay the Cincinnati Directors Competition (CDC) to rest, New Edgecliff Theatre (NET) will replace it by joining forces with the Artemis Exchange on the remounting of Artemis' highly-regarded entry in last year's Cincy Fringe Festival, "Aberrant Reflections on the Barbarism of You & I", March 9-12.

"Aberrant..." is the creation of co-writers Wesselman, Mike Miller and Christopher Karr, adapted from Karr's novel-in-progress. The show utilizes low-camp physical comedy to deliver some very high-brow ideas - as their own description states: "...to address the secrets, lies, myths, and truths behind eons of humanity's barbarism". Three individuals are "captives of a nameless, faceless theatrical autocrat as he continues to force them to perform scenes of a seemingly random and sardonic nature." These scenes touch on religion, politics, relationships and conspiracy theories - all in the thrill-ride pace of controlled chaos.

Winner of Conveyor Awards of Excellence: March 9-12, Wed-Sat at 7:30pm. Best Overall Fringe Production Columbia Performance Center, 3900 Eastern Avenue. Near Terry's Turf Club, Allyn's, Bella Luna, Tostado's and The Precinct. Best Individual Performer (Chris Wesselman) Best Ensemble and Best Script Tickets: $23 adults, $18 seniors, and $15 students. Special NET/Flex pricing is available for groups of 4 or more. Purchase/reserve: www.newedgecliff.com or call box office, 888.588.0137.

Photo Credit: Mikki Schaffner