Reflections of Count Orlock from the Director…

Posted by DCA Theater on October 23, 2008 in July-December 2008 Season, In The Curious Hold of the Demeter

Written by Jennifer Friedrich

Well we all know by now that our beloved Count Orlock actually has no reflection- poor thing!

What a fabulous journey this production has been! When Jill Summers wrote the script for the show two years ago I had no idea that things would unfold as nicely has they have.

This was the first ‘real’ show I’ve directed and it’s been such a wonderful experience. We’ve had a great response to the show, especially the compelling character of Orlock played by Damien Hinojosa. Even though he’s a cold blooded killah- it’s clear to me that his trials and tribulations strike a chord with everyone in some way…

If you haven’t seen the show yet there are only TWO more shows left- this weekend! It’s going to sell out our small house, so if you haven’t gotten tix and plan to join- we strongly suggest purchasing them in advance! Click here for tickets.

The Incurable Theater is so proud of this show! In fact, we’re hoping to bring this piece back next year with a longer version of the show and are looking for a theater to host us. We’ve loved working with the DCA, but since this is our third show with them we must now allow another company to reap the rewards of partnering with them. And on that note- if you are a local company we HIGHLY recommend applying to present with the DCA Theater. They are top notch! And if we had our way, we’d never perform anywhere else! :) Click here to learn more.

If you’ve seen the show, we also encourage you to visit the DCA Theater website and post a review online! We’d love to get your feedback since it helps us to grow and learn.

Thanks for your support!
The Incurable Theater

Travis Williams transforming himself into a French Waiter

In The Curious Hold of the Demeter: Post Your Review

Posted by DCA Theater on October 6, 2008 in July-December 2008 Season, In The Curious Hold of the Demeter

October 02, 2008 — October 25, 2008
Studio Theater
Written by Jill Summers;  Directed by Jennifer Friedrich; Music by Daniel Knox

The Incurable Theater combines puppetry, masks, live actors, shadowplay, and projections into a unique production inspired by F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent film Nosferatu.  The darkly comic tale depicts the struggles of Count Orlock as he travels by sea, stowed away on the Russian schooner, “The Demeter.” As he travels to a foreign land to begin life anew, his debilitating insomnia brings to life his insecurities and nightmares.  This new play was written by Jill Summers, whose short stories are frequently heard on Chicago Public Radio’s Third Coast International Audio Festival.

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The Perfect Storm

Posted by DCA Theater on September 16, 2008 in July-December 2008 Season, In The Curious Hold of the Demeter

Notes from Jill Summers, the author of In the Curious Hold of the Demeter: Count Orlock at Sea.

The Incurable Theater is proud to announce the full cast of this October’s In the Curious Hold of the Demeter: Count Orlock at Sea. Damien Hinojosa, Emily Tamblyn, Travis Williams, and Jason Adams have been busy at work bringing the script to life in disturbing and hilarious ways under Jennifer Friedrich’s direction. There have been some very interesting relationships developing between the human actors and the various puppet actors in the play, one of my favorites being a very complex mother-son bond being nurtured by Emily and our young Count Orlock in a bunraku puppetry style. There have also been some scandalous conversations overheard between the Count and his three un-dead bride rod puppets!

Other exciting news includes the arrival of the sure-to-be coveted Count Orlock mini-pins and the show’s stunning poster, which was expertly illustrated by Chris Hefner and Damien, and designed by Susie Kirkwood. Watch for the poster around town and .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you’d like to post one in your place of business.

In the next few days we will be announcing some very thrilling updates regarding the show’s original music score - so stay tuned!

Emily Tamblyn tries out one of the three brides puppets

Rats get final touches before painting

Both photos Jennifer Friedrich

What are the neighbors thinking?

Posted by DCA Theater on August 12, 2008 in July-December 2008 Season, In The Curious Hold of the Demeter

Pre-production notes from Incurable Theater:

Unfortunately for all, our studio build shop is located in an old factory that has been built out with paper thin walls. This situation quite often leads to annoyance/confusion/ excitement or horror depending on who is listening on which side of the wall.

Last night our neighbors might have heard conversations coming from our side of the wall regarding the following matters if they tried hard enough:

* what color should the fake sculpy rotting teeth should be?
* the opening ceremony of the Olympics and all its glory (Jennifer can’t shut up about it)
* discussion of the man on the bus who cut off the head of his fellow passenger on the way to Canada?
* much squealing of cast members running around trying out the mini puppet body characters (see pics) and getting into tiny fist fights and tiny philosophical conversations
* what items we needed to replenish at the shop- this list included rubber ears, hair rollers, Musky brand fishing line, fake cigars, quilt batting to make giant puppet bosoms, and more beer

....as you can see this is a very serious build.

Experiments in Bald Caps and Wiglets

Posted by DCA Theater on June 4, 2008 in July-December 2008 Season, In The Curious Hold of the Demeter

Pre-production notes from Incurable Theater:

Last night in the sweat of the studio we succeeded in turning mild mannered Damien into the sexy beast that is Count Orlock!

First attempts were made in working with the baldcap and latex ears, prosthetic teeth and make-up. We thought he looked quite hilarious but when Grandma Friedrich saw the pix she could only say “OH DEAR!” but in a very playful way of course….

We can see the challenges of this kind of get up for the fall run, but it will be totally worth it! Also we’re going to experiment a little with applying the make-up and especially the eyebrow which I don’t think we nailed yet.