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URANUS (a play about waste) is the first and flagship in a series of ecologically-inspired Planet Plays

URANUS (a play about waste) was a finalist for the 2009 O'Neill National Playwrights Conference, and has been a favorite since its inception in 2006. Taking stock of today’s ever-upgrading culture, URANUS asks an important question: what do we get rid of? It examines this theme via three interwoven stories: William Herschel (the "Father of Modern Astronomy") has discovered a planet, but he thinks it’s a comet, and he's fallen in love. Two young backpackers are mysteriously transported to a planet made entirely of Earth's waste. A derelict called Gaea, seaches among piles of her treasured trash for a waste rock that has the power to restart the world. Told with simple, poetic storytelling and moronic humor, URANUS is a hodgepodge of history, myth and make-believe.

Like all in our series of ecologically-inspired Planet Plays, URANUS blends environmental science with the history and mythology associated with the planet to create a wildly imaginative piece of original fiction. In addition to being an experiment in storytelling and physical theater, each play is intended to be a resource, igniting audiences in dialogue about topical environmental issues and prominent scientific history.

Superhero Clubhouse will produce URANUS in a community of New York City in the spring of 2011, partnering with local ecology organizations and creating our set from curb sides and dumpsters of the community. We will use our Kickstarter funds to help offset the costs of space rental, publicity, and a small stipend of one million dollars for each of the artists involved.

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  • Pledge $5 or more

    9 backers

    A personalized thank you note from Mother Earth (on recycled paper, of course)

  • Pledge $25 or more

    12 backers

    All of the above, plus 2 comp tickets to a performance of URANUS, and corresponding beer.

  • Pledge $50 or more

    3 backers

    All of the above, plus we will figure out a way to add your name or hometown into the dialogue of the play.

  • Pledge $100 or more

    2 backers Limited (8 of 10 left)

    All of the above, plus we will invite you to a home cooked meal with the cast/crew made with fresh produce from a farmer's market (or with Freegan ingredients, if you desire!).

  • Pledge $200 or more

    0 backers Limited (5 of 5 left)

    All of the above, plus we will take our friend's van to your house/apt and remove a box of junk you want to recycle. We will either use it in our set or properly recycle it. (sorry, this prize is only applicable to people living in NYC; but if you live elsewhere, we'll do some research for you on your local recycling centers and policies!)

  • Pledge $500 or more

    0 backers

    All of the above, plus a 10-minute eco-play written for you inspired by your life and environment (or whatever you request).

  • Pledge $1,000 or more

    0 backers

    All of the above, plus a producer credit, an invite to audit all rehearsals/performances, and a big hug from each cast/crew member!