The piece centers on the Publick Universal Friend, an American mystic who had a vision in 1776 in which they were told by two angels to preach the word of God. From the moment of their vision on, the newly reborn PUF refused to use gendered pronouns or presentation, and when asked what gender PUF was, would simply reply “I am that I am.” Room, Room, Room, combines rituals from the 18th century Quaker meetinghouse to the contemporary club, using the story of PUF to reflect on our own experiences as embodied souls in 21st century America. While problematizing the American vision of utopia, we aim to invoke a temporary genderless/genderful? utopia with our audience (even if just for a second).
Show Notes: October 19 will be a sensory relaxed performance.
Performance Schedule:
THURSDAY-SATURDAY @ 8 PM
Cast
Philip Santos Schaffer, syd island & Andy Boyd
Written by
Philip Santos Schaffer, syd island & Andy Boyd