And we’re off! The Colorado New Play Summit has officially begun. First on the agenda tonight was a performance of the world premiere production of When Tang Met Laika, a play by Rogelio Martinez read at the Summit last year. Because it takes place largely on the International Space Station, the play has a lot of interesting technological elements (video projections, turntables, moving scenery, etc), but they don’t distract from Rogelio’s compelling story. The audience loved the show; Actor Ian Merrill Peakes, who plays Patrick, said “The show was great tonight, we had a full house of smart, savy theatre-goers. It was awesome.”
Before the performance, Charlie Miller had a chance to hear from Artistic Director Kent Thompson and playwright Jose Cruz Gonzalez:
After returning from their (theatrical) journey to space, festival attendees went up to the Seawell Grand Ballroom for the Opening Reception. DCTC Artistic Director Kent Thompson gave a brief welcome to the enthusiastic crowd and mingling ensued. At the reception, Charlie chatted with several theatre professionals about When Tang Met Laika:
That’s all for today – check back tomorrow for the next daily recap of the Summit.
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