New Artist-Run Theatre Company Flapjack Theatrics Unveils Summer Lineup
Flapjack specializes in out-of-the-box, solo actor work: non-linear shows, shows that follow their own logic, shows that defy norms.
Foregoing the traditional theatre season model, Flapjack Theatrics produces work on its own artist-friendly timeline and keeps shows in repertory for multiple years. "When I was pursuing theatre as an actor in other company's shows, I often felt that a piece was just revving up or just clicking into place artistically...right as it was closing," says Shearer Bassett. "As an artist, I want to do a show for as long as it feels good to do! As long as I have something to offer it, and vice versa. And as an audience member, I've always loved when a great show gives me the opportunity to come to it again and bring a friend."
Flapjack specializes in out-of-the-box, solo actor work: non-linear shows, shows that follow their own logic, shows that defy norms. Object puppetry and group interaction are typical elements of a Flapjack show, but the most important element is a welcoming atmosphere. "My AuDHD kiddo needs to be able to gesticulate and maybe even move around when they watch a show. I want to make theatre that would make my kid feel welcome."
Flapjack's summer lineup of "shows that welcome you into the adventure" includes:
• EDWARD AND CHRISTINE, a live Zoom love-story told out-of-order, Sun. 6/22 at 2pm EST. Featuring the artistry of director Anna Lathrop, designer Debra Kim Sivigny, and poet-playwright Kenneth Koch.
• THE GIRL WHO SWALLOWED A CACTUS, an in-person family-friendly show, playing as an Official Selection of the BorderLight Theatre Festival in Cleveland on Fri., 7/18 at 5:30pm, and Sat., 7/19 at 1:30pm and 8:00pm in the Wizbang Circus tent. Featuring the artistry of playwright Eric Coble and director Matt Bassett.
• GLITTER VIKINGS OF A WOLFISH GOD, a live Zoom show based on Shearer Bassett's cancer year, Sun. 7/27 at 2pm EST in honor of Sarcoma Month.
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CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical Arena Stage (6/12-8/09) |
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Loot Gunston Arts Center (6/05-6/28) |
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Pete the Cat: A Live Rock Musical Imagination Stage (6/17-7/26) |
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Wendell Pierce in Othello Shakespeare Theatre Company (5/19-6/28) |
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BAD KREYÒL Mosaic Theater Company (5/20-6/13) |
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Summer Concert Series: One Hit Wonderers McLean Central Park Amphitheater (7/09-7/09) |
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7th Street Echo Mosaic Theater Company (3/25-4/18) |
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Slavic Festival Concert Hyatt Regency Dulles (7/11-7/11) |
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Summer Concert Series: EU (Experience Unlimited) McLean Central Park Amphitheater (7/16-7/16) |
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Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony Wolf Trap (8/14-8/14) |