May 25 – June 9, 2018 – The Vortex, Austin, TX
Polly Mermaid originally created by Indigo Rael
Directed by Caroline Reck
Written by Indigo Rael and Caroline Reck
Featuring Indigo Rael, Kate Taylor, Gricelda Silva, Marina De-Yoe Pedraza, Karina Dominguez, Kelly Hasandras and Sarah Danko
Scenic by Indigo Rael & Caroline Reck Puppets by Indigo Rael & Caroline Reck Lighting Design by Rachel Atkinson Sound Design by K. Eliot Haynes Costumes by Amy Waller Technical Direction by Connor Hopkins Music by Mother Falcon
A dark comedy for adult audiences featuring puppetry of objects, physical clowning, and trash art:
Just around a bend in spacetime, the Earth’s oceans overflow with garbage. It’s a plastic paradise for Polly Mermaid- the toxic mutant made from humanity’s mess. When a brilliant scientist discovers a way to dispose of the dump, Polly must fight for the rights of the wasted.
Witness a queer and spectacular showdown between a do-gooder and impending doom.
This is not a children’s puppet show. Sexy imagery and dialogue abounds.
Winner of B. Iden Payne awards for Outstanding Puppetry and Outstanding Ensemble Performance
