Paper Chairs presents the newest surregional musical conceived by wacky Austinite Elizabeth Doss: Hillcountry Underbelly. Opens August.
WHAT IS HILLCOUNTRY UNDERBELLY?
Hillcountry Underbelly is a new musical written by local Austin, Texas playwright Elizabeth Doss. This original work explores the surregional landscape, sound and folklore of Texas Hill Country.
Pa’s fall down a deathtrap rattles through the land like thunder. His ghost appears in limestone, prophesying a great flood will take the hillcountry by storm. His six surviving orphans must head to higher ground to elude their demise. Watch the pack aim to outrun and outsmart every obstacle on the outskirts in the fierce pursuit of life. How do you survive a flood when you’ve lost your roots? Paper Chairs will flood the VORTEX Yard and wash away a scorching August in an environmental production of this torrential tale. Holes, floods, tunes, dogs and buzzards abound. Prepare for a soaking.
Hillcountry Underbelly is brought to you by the same folks who wrote, directed, designed and scored 2009's critical success Murder Ballad Murder Mystery. Click the link for photos and music.
WHO'S INVOLVED AND WHEN IS IT?
Featuring performances by Robert Pierson, Caroline Reck, Jacob Trussell, Kelli Bland, Jenn Hartmann, Emily Tindall, Mark Stewart and Noel Gaulin.
Hillcountry Underbelly will be produced by Paper Chairs, directed by Dustin Wills and Keri Boyd. Scenic Design by Lisa Laratta, Lighting Design by Natalie George, Projection Design by Noel Gaulin, Original Music by Mark Stewart and Elizabeth Doss performed by the company.
The production will run at The VORTEX - Thursday-Sunday, August 5 - August 21 - shows at 8:30pm.
Tickets and additional information will be available at our website as of July 18, 2011: www.paperchairs.com
WHAT IS THE MONEY USED FOR?
This kickstarter will help to fund the actors' stipends! Please support local Austin actors working on new play development and help keep Austin the nation's hub for original work.
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