Arts-Entertainment
By Kae Tempest
Directed by Jaelyn Silvey and Jess Lee
This June the Blue Slipper Theatre will be hosting a Spotlight Production of Wasted by Kae Tempest and directed by local directors Jaelyn Silvey and Jess Lee. This captivating production will run from Friday, June 20th through Sunday, June 29th, with shows beginning at 7:30 pm.
Under the expert leadership of experienced directors, Wasted brings audiences along for one night of decisions being made and unmade. Join Danny, Ted, and Charlotte, as they mourn the loss of their friend Tony on the anniversary of his death. Over the course of the night, audiences will witness decisions being made and unmade, grief lived out loud, and getting wasted both literally and metaphorically.
Wasted is a contemporary piece of theatre written by Kae Tempest. It incorporates elements of poetry and verse into the snappy dialogue. The Guardian quotes that Tempest's writing “oscillates between dynamic poetry that's full of vividly phrased acute observation and dialogue that's plainer but just as spot-on.” Originally set in south London, the creative team of this production decided to change the location to be geographically neutral. This decision enhances the themes that this feeling of being lost and wasting away your life. This story could be happening to any one in any place at any time.
This insightful piece of theater brings together the acting talent of Eli Boyd, Emma Rathe, Lisa Garcia, Taylor Laird, Katie Mangett, and Nathaniel McClaflin. Innovative sound design is created by Harry Schwem, with brilliantly lighting design by Nathaniel McClaflin. Directors Jaelyn Silvey and Jess Lee fill in the rest of the creative team rolls, thoughtfully planning a grayscale scenic and costume design. They are gratefully assisted by Soren Holmes, who acts as the assistant stage manager.
This talented local group of creatives are excited to be the Blue Slipper Theatre's first spotlight production. It is an exciting opportunity for more art to go up on the iconic Slipper stage and engage in the vibrant Livingston community.
Wasted runs June 20-22 and 27-29 with performances at 7:30 pm. Runtime is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Tickets are $22 and available online at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ blue-slipper-theatre/wasted#