Premiering August 6
The Tree Play
An agitprop folk tale for the theatre
by Austin writer/director Robi Polgar
that explores the relationship between man and nature and
poses questions about survival, environmental activism and
what it means to fall in love.
poses questions about survival, environmental activism and
what it means to fall in love.
August 6 – August 8
Preview August 5
Ground Floor Theatre
979 Springdale Road, Austin TX 78702
Inspired by real events, The Tree Play tells the story of a young girl who befriends a tree in the Amazon rainforest. Their unique bond leads the girl on a life-long quest to protect the world’s forests, while awakening a new consciousness in the tree.
Choreography: Toni Bravo
Scene Design: Ia Enstera
Costumes: Buffy Manners
Lights: Jennifer Rogers
Sound and Projections: Lowell Bartholomee
Ensemble:
April Perez Moore, CrystalBird Caviel, Susan Peterson, Blake Robbins, Kevin Gates, Jonathan Salazar, Huck Huckaby, Nathan Porteshawver, Toni Baum, Corinne Franks Oh and John Grewell
April Perez Moore, CrystalBird Caviel, Susan Peterson, Blake Robbins, Kevin Gates, Jonathan Salazar, Huck Huckaby, Nathan Porteshawver, Toni Baum, Corinne Franks Oh and John Grewell
Written & Directed by Robi Polgar
Thursday, Friday, Saturday: August 6 – August 8
Preview August 5
Ground Floor Theatre 979 Springdale Road Austin, TX 78702
Tickets
$5 – $20 (discounts for students, seniors, under-18)
Preview Wednesday, Aug. 5, 7:30pm
Opening night: Thursday, Aug. 6, 7:30pm*
Friday, Aug. 7, 7:30pm and 9:00pm
Saturday, Aug. 8, 4:00pm Family Matinee, 7:30pm and 9:00pm
The Tree Play runs approximately 45 minutes (no intermission).
Please bring a pillow or blanket to sit on.
Some chairs will be available for patrons who request them.
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Questions? Email robipolgar @ yahoo.com or phone 512-926-2203
*Patrons are invited to join the company at in.gredients (2610 Manor Road, Austin TX 78722) following Thursday’s performance for an after-party.
Thank you to Hyde Park Theatre for supporting this production. This production has been generously funded by The Creative Fund's Q Rental Subsidy Grant program. The Creative Fund is a funding mechanism that provides much needed support to local performing artists enabling them to further their creative endeavors.
