Event

hope...

a theatrical mashup of people, performances & portraits
written and directed by graham brown
portraits by matthew septimus

In a chaotic world of greed, hatred and indifference
is there room for hope?

Two Performances
March 22 & 23 @ 8pm
ROOMS Gallery
1835 South Halsted, Chicago

limited seating

Featuring Maggie Scrantom, Carley Cornelius, Serena Pomerantz, Jason Hammond, Jason Clements, Tori Buckley, Cyra K. Polizzi, Julie Pearson. Kasey O'Brien, Tony Rossi, Christopher Bott & Kelly Gene

hope., an original multi-media one act with music performed in and through the audience "framed" by "Greetings From Zuccotti Park" by Mathew Septimus. Combining poetry, projection, burlesque and song, hope is a fast paced, uplifting exploration of theatre, love and of course, hope.

Over the course of several months, Matthew Septimus generated over1,200 images documenting the scores of people who were drawn to Lower Manhattan to experience the energy and potential of the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon. Using a vintage Rolleiflex camera, Septimus crafted intimate portraits revealing people's humanity, diversity, and complexity. "The protester," as seen through Septimus' lens, flies in the face of stereotypes. His photographs challenge us to see them more completely.

trip. a New York based, non for profit production company, is dedicated to reaching out to a new audience by producing original work that is vital, challenging and relevant. Equally dedicated to developing and nourishing a sense of community, trip. seeks to bridge the gap between artist and audience.

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