Mavericks

In Brazil, Chisa is about to release her own video game adaptation to scores of die-hard fans. But a video game company in Japan threatens to shut it down for misuse of their copyright. What ensues is a game of hide-and-seek across Internet platforms and gay undergrounds, exposing two lonely, queer lives across the Pacific to a world that would rather see them killed...whether by Military Police or Serial Killer.
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Mavericks

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  • Nick Malakhow:
    24 Jan. 2021
    Superbly epic in scope while never losing sight of its extraordinarily specific, human, distinct, and wonderfully queer central characters. Oliveira explores so much here--identity, allyship, and divides within the queer community; creation, inspiration, and intellectual property; subverting and reclaiming narratives that you don't see yourself represented in. Just the globally minded story in and of itself is incredibly compelling--add to that the unique theatrical world Oliveira builds here seemingly effortlessly, the brilliant use of music (video game and otherwise), and video game media. This is a special piece that an ambitious company should tackle soon!
  • Hayley St. James:
    21 Jan. 2021
    This queer as hell, twisty epic feels like the video game of my dreams come to life. Superb thoughtful worldbuilding and diverse locations and characters. I want to see this produced by a theatre gutsy and innovative enough to bring it to life!
  • Spenser Davis:
    8 Jan. 2021
    I know it's cliche to say, but I mean it here: MAVERICKS is a rollercoaster. Ryan has written a propulsive, thrilling globe-spanning chase sequence that is biting, hilarious, colorful, and all of it packaged inside of what feels like an action-adventure video game. Add into the mix its unabashed queerness, its psychological twists, and Ryan's deep bench of digital knowledge, and this play makes for a heck of a read. Check it out!

Development History

  • Reading
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    Broken Nose Theatre
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    2019