The Sovereign Statement
Written by Bilal Dardai; directed by Brandon Ray. Performed by Bilal Dardai, Jen Ellison, Clifton Frei, Gwynn Fulcher, Mike Manship, and Phil Ridarelli.
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Joseph Jefferson Award Nomination - Best New Work
Using the genre conventions of political thrillers and procedurals, The Neo-Futurists explore the strange phenomenon of “micro-nations” by attempting to establish their theater as an independent state in its own right, utilizing the audience as citizens of the endeavor.
Featuring rapid-fire dialogue and interlocking, simultaneous narratives taking place throughout the space, each evening the ensemble proceeded to build the basic trappings of a modern nation while fighting against intrigue, paranoia, misinformation, politicking, and revisions to the play itself.
"An expert blending of theatrical gamesmanship and honest inquiry." -- Kerry Reid, Chicago Tribune