SHELLS

Written by Amy Judd Lieberman
Directed by Stephanie O’Neill

Show Summary:

In the aftermath of an unexpected encounter with a violent neighbor, Amy is just trying to get back to work. But now she has a wound, and the world around her may never be normal again…or maybe it never was. Inspired by a true story, SHELLS is a surrealist dark comedy utilizing puppetry and physical humor about coping with the farce and devastation of gun violence in an increasingly chaotic reality.

Developed and produced by Rogue Artists Ensemble, Shells is a new theatrical work inspired by playwright Amy Judd Lieberman’s personal experience with a neighbor who pulled a loaded gun and shot her, unprompted — and the lasting impact of that violation on her life and how gun violence affects the world around her. We are telling this story through an absurdist lens—the play is funny, playful, and surreal while being true and of this moment.

WARNING: This play contains accounts of gun violence and mass shootings which some may find disturbing. Toy guns will be present on stage during the performance. Please consider before entering and we invite you to step out as needed for personal self-care.

SHELLS SHOWTIMES

Previews:

Friday September 18th – 8pm
Saturday September 19th – 8pm
Sunday September 20th – 2pm
Tuesday September 22nd – 8pm

Opening Night & Beyond:

Thursday September 24th – 8pm *Opening Night*

Friday September 25th – 8pm

Saturday September 26th – 8pm

Sunday September 27th – 2pm

Thursday October 1st – 8pm

Friday October 2nd – 8pm

Saturday October 3rd – 8pm

Sunday October 4th – 2pm

Thursday October 8th – 8pm

Friday October 9th – 8pm

Saturday October 10th – 8pm

Sunday October 11th – 2pm *Closing*