ethos presents the world premiere of
:Humpty A twisted nursery rhyme spectacle
Apr.06-May05, 2012 Thursday-Sunday 8pm
General
Humpty got cracked on the head during the War, and now he is behaving
very badly. Loosely based on the nursery rhyme characters Humpty
Dumpty, The Spoon, The Dish, The Cow, The Dog, and The Moon, ethos
offers up a dark tale with adult aesthetics (not appropriate for
children). Funny and disgusting, charming and startling, :Humpty
features an all-star cast presenting an extraordinary and unconventional
performance.
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The story delves deeper into the simple tale on the surface of the nursery rhyme, uncovering a story of Civil War, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, slavery, and the disparity of wealth and poverty. Betrayal, magical armies, and mortal combat ensue as the characters fight for their lives, loves, and freedom. :Humpty defies expectation as the audience peers into a mix of live action, music, video, movement, and gossip.
Story by Melissa Vogt-Patterson. Directed by Bonnie Cullum. Original Music by Chad Salvata. Featuring Mick D’arcy as General Humpty, Betsy McCann as Madame Kow, Jonathan Itchon as Sir Wedgewood, Gabriel Maldonado as King Koray, Justin LaVergne as Dogsbody, Melissa Vogt-Patterson as Mistress Spoon, and Jennifer Coy as Mother Güs. Scenic Design by Ann Marie Gordon. Lighting Design by Jason Amato. Costume Design by Melissa Vogt-Patterson. Sound and Video Design by Sergio R. Samayoa.
Tickets:$30-$10
$30-$25 Priority Seating, $20-$15 General Admission, $10 Starving
Artists
Thursdays and Sundays 2-for-1 admission with donation of 2 non-perishable
food items for SafePlace. Limited seating. Advanced purchase recommended.
Ethos is funded and supported in part by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts and the City of Austin through the Cultural Arts Division, believing an investment in the Arts is an investment in Austin’s future. Visit NowPlayingAustin.com. Produced in association with VORTEX Repertory Company.
