Playwriting
Fencerow to Fencerow (work-in-progress)
written and conceived by Matthew McCray
devised by Son of Semele Ensemble
Set against the agricultural policies of the 1970s and 80s, “Fencerow to Fencerow” features three interwoven stories. A fifth-generation corn farmer faces a crisis of consciene when he sees the environmental and nutritional damage that industrialized corn production has wreaked on America, while a young food scientist working against politically-driven agribusiness attempts to provide a sustainable food system for an ever increasing population. Through it all, an everyman named Joe suffers the consequences of a changing diet as his fresh food is replaced with industrialized products.
7 men / 3 women. Actors play multiple roles. For the set, a subfloor is suggested.
Amended
written by Matthew McCray
Mixing historical dates, facts and speeches from Abraham Lincoln, Jerry Falwell, John Wilkes Booth, Gavin Newsom and others, Amended looks at controversy surrounding homosexual marriage rights from the perspective of past injustices.
2 men / 1 women. Minimal set.
photos by REDCAT
Earthlings
written by Matthew McCray
Earthlings explores sexual stereotypes and social classification. The story, which takes place on two days separated by 20 years, explores the ramifications of the stereotyping that, as a whole, society has accepted. The 20 year separation between Act I and Act II turns Earthlings into a memory play in the 2nd half showing the immense influence a single event, person and day can have in one's life. 3 men / 3 women. Minimal set. photos by Michael Costanzo
A Few Moments Behind the Mask
written by Matthew McCray
To save his marriage, a man is forced to face the guises that have kept him at a distance from his wife.
2 men / 1 women. Minimal set.
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