Actualism

by Matt Shvyrkov

A catastrophe leads an unlikely trio to join a trendy cult while filming a reality TV show.

A catastrophe leads an unlikely trio to join a trendy cult while filming a reality TV show.

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Actualism

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  • Wolfgang Jones: Actualism

    Identity, belonging, redemption, and faith are boldly navigated against the backdrop of reality television. Deft and graceful, Sievers' work comes strongly recommended.

    Identity, belonging, redemption, and faith are boldly navigated against the backdrop of reality television. Deft and graceful, Sievers' work comes strongly recommended.

  • Michael Vandie: Actualism

    Sad, tender, and funny. These characters all clamoring for a tier of life that will guarantee happiness and acting with self destructive behaviors in the process, in contrast to the false promises of religion, financial success, and fame were refreshingly human and familiar.

    Sad, tender, and funny. These characters all clamoring for a tier of life that will guarantee happiness and acting with self destructive behaviors in the process, in contrast to the false promises of religion, financial success, and fame were refreshingly human and familiar.

  • Nick Malakhow: Actualism

    This manages to be a engaging, highly theatrical commentary on wellness, fad, and cult culture while also being a unique exploration of relationships--toxic and nourishing--and the ways we self-sabotage our own actualization as adults. The characters and connections explored here are fascinating and complex and Sievers' eye towards their intersectional identities lends nuance, specificity, and layering to a piece that also digs out some universal truths. There is a lot of interesting ensemble and design work to explore onstage as well! An offbeat and original piece.

    This manages to be a engaging, highly theatrical commentary on wellness, fad, and cult culture while also being a unique exploration of relationships--toxic and nourishing--and the ways we self-sabotage our own actualization as adults. The characters and connections explored here are fascinating and complex and Sievers' eye towards their intersectional identities lends nuance, specificity, and layering to a piece that also digs out some universal truths. There is a lot of interesting ensemble and design work to explore onstage as well! An offbeat and original piece.

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Character Information

  • Dally Calhoun
    Character Age
    20-30
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Mimi Calhoun
    Dally's grandmother.
    Character Age
    100
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Any
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Tori Muller
    Character Age
    20-30
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    BIPOC,
    Any,
    Any Race (BIPOC preferred)
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Producer
    Unseen/voice only. Quite possibly the voice of God.

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization The Tank NYC, Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization Two Cats Theatre Company, Year 2019

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization Monument Theatre Company, Year 2021