One Flea Spare by Naomi Wallace
Directed by Samantha Van Der Merwe
February 28th - March 22nd 2014
In plague ravaged 17th century London, a wealthy couple is quarantined in their home with a young girl and a sailor. Confined in such close quarters for 28 days, the only thing these strangers fear more than the Plague is each other. Tension, mistrust and a clash of cultural, social, and sexual boundaries rise to the surface in this fiercely intense dark comedy from Naomi Wallace.
Photo Credits: Gary Norman, Jingzi Zhao & Jack Wells
Cast, Designers & Crew
Cast:
Mr. William Snelgrave: David Bodin Mrs. Darcy Snelgrave: Jacklyn Maddux* Bunce: Matthew Kerrigan Morse: Kayla Lian Kabe: Gary Norman *Member of Actors Equity Association Stage Manager: Beatrice Yanazzo Assistant Stage Manager: Maria Difabbio Lighting Design: Ted Gold Costume Design: Jessica Bobillot Costume Assistant: Alanna Hylton Set & Sound Design: Samantha Van Der Merwe Dramaturg: Luan Schooler |
Praise from Critics:
"One Flea Spare could hardly be more gorgeous, absorbing, surreal and profound. I was gobsmacked. You'll be floored. Catch it. Please."
-A.L.Adams, Oregon Artswatch Read more here "There's only one conclusion: This is a show about class, and it's relevant now." - Alison Hallett, Portland Mercury Read more here "These are uniformly courageous performances, all across the board, every single one! The courage on that stage, the bravery of the actors just elevates the audience." - James Engberg, 5 Useless Degrees and a Bottle of Scotch Listen here "Shaking the Tree is known for its imaginative, immersive stagings, and "One Flea Spare" is no exception." - Jonathan Frochtzwajg, the Oregonian Read more here Praise from Audience Members:
"Jaw dropping performances by such a talented cast. Do not miss this show!"
"Please go see One Flea Spare at Shaking the Tree. I was lucky enough to catch opening night last night and was absolutely blown away. Every element of the production was distinctly designed and the execution of some of the most raw, edgy material I've encountered was supreme. Do not miss this one (or any other one at this company). It's an absolute breath of fresh air. Congratulations my friends on some intensely beautiful work." "The acting, the sets, the direction all made for a fascinating, intense experience last night with One Flea Spare. I continue to be impressed with what you bring together each time." "Holy smokes ... Samantha Van Der Merwe's cast for One Flea Spare by Naomi Wallace is ripping it up. What a pleasure to see five extraordinary actors matched with five fascinating characters. Great show." "Adding my voice to the chorus of praise for Shaking The Tree's One Flea Spare. A disturbing and beautiful production with a stellar cast. I haven't stopped thinking about it. Truly haunting." |
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A huge thank you to our show sponsor:
Ronni Lacroute, Willakenzie Estate
Funded in part by:
Robert Rauschenberg Foundation
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Major Funding provided by
Ronni S. Lacroute Fund of Oregon Community Foundation, Jessie Jonas, Anonymous, Ellyn Bye, the Regional Arts & Culture Council, including support from the City of Portland, Multnomah County, the Arts Education & Access Fund, Prosper Portland, the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation, the Shubert Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Collins Foundation, the Oregon Cultural Trust, the Oregon Arts Commission, the Rose and David Dortort Foundation, supporting organization of the California Community Foundation, Portland Events and Film, and the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition.
