Evan Humphrey, Kristen Warnack Josh Burke, Teresa Dahl-Bredine, Kristen Warnack, Jed Bootzin-McCauleyVirus Theater presents a new original play called "I Everything," to be performed Thursday - Sunday, August 18 - August 21, 2016 and Thursday - Sunday, August 25 - August 28, 2016, at the Big Space at the Hub (formerly the Marketplace), 7th Street and Bullard Street in downtown Silver City. All shows start at 7:30pm. Tickets cost $10 and are available at Yada Yada Yarn, Little Toad Creek Brewery, and at the play. Thursday tickets are by donation, and WNMU student tickets are available for $5.

Jessa Tumposky, Kristen Warnack, Jed Bootzin-McCauley, Jamille Rivera, Evan Humphrey, Heather Castello Jamille Rivera, Jed Bootzin-McCauley Jed Bootzin-McCauley, Heather Castello The audience will be guided through the story by the effervescent Ramona, raccoon extraordinaire, who is ready for anything. Away from human eyes, a magical team works to keep The Cloud running: Queen Rhya, an Elven queen who powers the computer, gargoyle and virus-killer Norton, avaricious trash-data-eating dragon Cyrus, and server mechanic Colin. Back in the world of human beings, sullen and smartphone-obsessed teenage activist Arrow and her cranky, ever-knitting Great Aunt Edna argue about their views on technology and The Cloud. These two later meet inventor and scientist, Dataless, who drops them an erudite hint on how to really be connected. A couple of recognizable princes pop in for surprising visits along the way of the "I Everything" journey.

In the Virus Theater tradition, the play integrates slapstick, lip synching, shadow puppetry, smashing the 4th wall, dark twists, interpretive dance, dream sequences, acrobatics, and ninja moves - all there to aid and abet the story and the fun spectacle that is characteristically Virus. "I Everything" comes to life with lights, costumes, and sets designed by an amazing behind-the-scenes creative team, which includes Cece Stanford, Brock Nummerdor, Buck Burns, Patrick Rogers, and Teresa Dahl-Bredine.

Virus Theater has been creating live, original, creative ensemble-devised plays since 1997. The "I Everything" creative ensemble began the process of creating the play in February 2016, and is finalizing the play's ending as this press release is being written. "It requires trust in self, trust in other players... and trust in the process," comments long-time Virus Theater creative ensemble member Kristen Warnack.

Virus Theater joyfully invites our community to come take part in the fruit of this process! "I Everything" is rated PG-13, though children as young as 8 may enjoy it. Parents, please email virustheater@gmail.com for specific information about whether this play will be appropriate for your child.

JUST THE FACTS:
"I Everything"
An Original Play by Virus Theater

Performance Dates: Thursday - Sunday, August 18 - August 21, 2016 and Thursday-Sunday, August 25 - August 28, 2016, at 7:30pm.

Location: the Big Space at the Hub (formerly the Marketplace), 7th Street and Bullard Street in downtown Silver City.

Tickets available: Tickets are $10 and are available at Yada Yada Yarn, Little Toad Creek Brewery, and at the play. WNMU student tickets are available for $5.

Jessa Tumposky Josh Burke, Jessa Tumposky, Evan Humphrey Jed Bootzin-McCauley, Kristen Warnack, Heather Castello Josh Burke, Teresa Dahl-Bredine, Kristen Warnack, Jed Bootzin-McCauley