deCOMPOSITION is an original work using the scientific process of how matter decomposes, breaking down from one form to another, as a frame to look at what transforms in the moments when we lose our language, our memory and our love. Devised by the company, this is what happens when a family recipe, an Appalachian folk song, the life cycle of King salmon, a life-long friendship, a banjo and immortal jellyfish get in a room together to talk about death.
Originally produced as part of the Schapiro Series in New York under the guidance of Anne Bogart, now making it’s West Coast debut…
WHEN + WHERE
August 20-22 and 27-29 The Erickson Theatre
Friday-Sunday at 8pm 1524 Harvard Ave.
Seattle, WA
WHO
Direction by… Jess K Smith
Dramaturgy by… Hannah Hessel
Assistant Direction by… Melissa D Brown and Caitlin Sullivan
Stage Management by… Lisa Armstrong
Lighting Design by… Reed Nakayama
Featuring… Melissa D. Brown
Emily Gleeson
Ty Hewitt*
Shelley Virginia*
Sean Patrick Taylor
*Appearing Courtesy of Actors Equity Association