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SAM DID SOMETHING | Play | December 2019

SAM DID SOMETHING is a new comedy by Eli Black about the little ways we hurt each other. It follows a soon-to-be father who attempts to solve a masculinity crisis by confronting a bully from his past. As things spin out of control, the play explores the seduction of power and the power we give others over our lives.

Featuring: Jamie Brandel, Emily Cordes, Michael Fiocco, Ryan Guess, Charlie Kennedy, Suki White.

Written by Eli Black
Directed by Evan Shaw
Stage Manager Fernanda Garcia
Set/lighting design Taylor Curry

OEDIPUS THE KING | Play | October 2019

One of the oldest plays known to man, Sophocles' OEDIPUS THE KING is one of the cornerstone's of drama as we know it. Patch Works will use a new translation by Ian Johnston placed in contemporary settings to put the ancient themes of the play in a new light. Don't miss this opportunity to see this young company tackle this ancient tale with new fervor.

Featuring: Giovanni Sandoval, Caroline Maloney Jonathan Hudson Blake Williams, Petra Denison

Directed by Evan Shaw
Stage Manager Nick Hermesman
Set Designer Shiyu LI

CAISSON | Play | April 2019

CAISSON is a new play by Patch Works company member Evan Shaw. Set in 1870, the six-scene play gives us a glimpse into one of the submerged compression chambers used for constructing the concrete foundations of the Brooklyn Bridge. Focusing on the relationships between the men who braved the harsh working conditions, Caisson addresses themes of friendship, American socio-culturalism and duty.

Featuring: Brooks Applegate, Ryan Guess, John Lichtwalt, Jackson Mclasky, Scott Mendelsohn, Chadwick Sutton.

Written and Directed by Evan Shaw
Dramaturg Katie Broad
Set Design Taylor Curry
Costume Design Shiyu (Skylar) Li

FAT MEN IN SKIRTS | Play | January 2019

Absurdist? Farce? Courtroom drama? Love story? FAT MEN IN SKIRTS by Nicky Silver opens with a mother and son stranded on a deserted island. In his first play (1988), Silver weaves a tale of what happens when the structure of society is stripped away and we are confronted with the nature of the monkeys.

Featuring Brooks Applegate, Katie Broad, Jessica Greenwald & Ryan Guess

Directed by Derrick Marshall
Lighting Design Evan Shaw

'FOWL! The Birds in Other Words | Play | August 2018

An updated telling of Aristophanes' comedy "The Birds" (414 b.c.). Bringing to life a combined 20+ characters, actors Brooks Applegate, Derrick Marshall and Evan Shaw will take you on this rollicking ride to the city in the sky...

Directed by Jessica Greenwald
Assistant Director Victoria Blum
Set Design Hansel Hartman
Promotional Artwork by Nicholas Just

THE INVASION | Play | April 2018

Pierre struggles to piece together the tarnished manuscript of his recently deceased mentor while constantly battling intrusions from his friends and family.

Directed by Evan Shaw
Lighting Design Jessica Greenwald
Set Design Hansel Hartman
Stage Manager Hannah Fitzgerald