Fiercely relevant to today’s turbulent political climate, Theater Alliance’s production, Mnemonic, uses physically driven storytelling and 21st century technology to reveal a shared humanity in a world that is always moving—by choice or circumstance.
Praised as “a compelling tale for the era of the global village” (Variety), this groundbreaking show—which was created and originally devised by the British theater company Complicite and directed by Simon McBurney—has been updated to reflect American touchstones and world events.
Mnemonic brings to life several interrelated stories. The narrative moves from the journey of a modern woman, Alice in search for her long-lost father in Eastern Europe, to her partner Virgil whom she suddenly left nine months ago, to the discovery of a 5,000 year-old iceman and an investigation into his mysterious fate. These stories will be woven together with vivid movement led by Colin Hovde and Dody DiSanto—director of the Center for Movement Theater and a teaching protégé of Jacques Lecoq himself—alongside expressive visuals from projections designer Patrick W. Lord.
Mnemonic features Scenic Design by Tony Cisek, Lighting Design by William K. D’Eugenio, Sound Design by Matthew M. Nielson, Costume Design by Danielle Preston, and Properties by Alex Vernon.
CAST
Virgil – Carlos Saldaña
Alice – Teresa Spencer
Ensemble – Jon Reynolds
Ensemble – Vanita Kalra
Ensemble – Elena Day
Ensemble – Jonathan Martin*
Ensemble – Michael Burgos
*Member Actor’s Equity Association
Mnemonic will run at:
Anacostia Playhouse
2020 Shannon Place SE
Washington, DC 20020
From March 16 to April 9: Thursday–Saturday at 8 PM; Sunday at 3 PM
TICKETS
Tickets for Mnemonic are available at www.theateralliance.com or by calling 202.241.2539.
Full-Price Adult $ 40 (no online ticketing fees)
Student/Student/Military $ 30 (no online ticketing fees)
Group Sales: Groups of 10 or more qualify for group discounts. Please call 202.241.2539 for more information or contact the box office at info@theateralliance.com