Defunkt Theatre Premieres THE UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY at The Back Door Theater, Now thru 6/20

Defunkt Theatre presents the world premiere of The Undiscovered Country by DC Copeland. Directed by Paul Angelo, the production runs today, May 8-June 20, 2015 at The Back Door Theater, 4321 SE Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR (enter through the Common Grounds Coffee Shop).

A trio of interwoven tales of addiction combine to make a scintillating evening of theater exploring one of the major health epidemics of our time. The Undiscovered Country explores different facets of addiction in our community and how the power of love can both push people further into its grip or offer the hope of redemption. Collaborating with Paul Angelo after last season's hit Let A Hundred Flowers Bloom, and DC Copeland a rising young American playwright, who has chosen to make Portland her home, Defunkt creates a world class evening of theater that is entirely Made In Oregon.

The Cast:

Spencer Conway
Matthew Kern*
Lauren Modica
Lynn Sher

Design and Production Team:

Production Manager: Andrew Klaus-Vineyard*
Stage Manager:/Dramaturg: Sarah Armitage*
Scenic Design: Max Ward
Lighting Design: Peter West
Sound Design: Andrew Klaus-Vineyard*
Costumes: Annie Ganousis
PR/Outreach: Matthew Kern*

*Defunkt Theatre core group

Special Post Show Talkback Events - May 16 and June 6 with playwright DC Copeland.

Performances play Thursdays - Sundays at 7:30 pm (no show Sunday May 10). Pay-what-you-can Thursdays & Sundays, Sliding Scale $15-$25 Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations are encouraged as space is limited. For tickets, visit defunktheatre.com or call 503 481 2960. Note: The Undiscovered Country contains profanity and adult themes and is recommended for mature high school students and above.

Poster Design by Aldo Perez. Photos by Andrew Klaus-Vineyard (Pictured left to right: Lynn Sher, Spencer Conway, Lauren Modica, Matthew Kern).