The Unseen Hand / Killer’s Head
E.T. meets the Old West in Sam Shepard’s hilarious, yet foreboding, ‘sci-fi piece,’ coupled with the gritty and audacious KILLER’S HEAD.
Shepard’s science fiction-Western-pop culture melodrama/fantasy is a haunting protest against the dehumanizing tendencies of modern societies and a powerful affirmation of the human spirit.
Dates / Tickets / Special Events
Performance times
Evenings Fri-Sat at 8pm
Sun at 2pm
Wed at 8pm on February 5 and March 4
Thurs at 8pm on February 20
Running time
1 hr. & 45 minutes
“CRITIC’S CHOICE… smartly acted… Shepard at his gleefully irreverent best.”
“INSPIRED… DYNAMIC, RAPID-FIRE… a crazed mixture of cowboys and aliens with a big dollop of resurrection… illuminates the complex chaos of the 21st century.”
“EXTREMELY FUNNY, but it’s also commentary on the loss of innocence and individuality… you won’t be able to turn away from the acting, expertly guided by director Darrel Larson.”
“PASSION… POETRY… Shepard’s words and the unusual circumstances in both pieces speak to “modern” audiences of the sixties as well as to audiences here in the 21st Century.”
“TOTALLY FASCINATING…Perhaps there was never a time in which the playwright’s work has had greater significance.”
“FOUR STARS… typical Sam Shepard themes are boldly dramatized in the Odyssey’s production, which is noteworthy for its expert direction and flawless acting… THEATER AT ITS BEST.”
“TWO REMARKABLE PLAYS… [Killer’s Head is] profound and gripping…. The Unseen Hand is an outrageous, comedic romp.”
Credits / Cast / Crew
Production
Written by Sam Shepard
Directed by Darrell Larson
Scenic Designer Song Yi Park
Costume Designer Denise Blasor
Lighting Designer Bosco Flanagan
Original Music by Mitch Greenhill
Sound Design by Mitch Greenhill & Bo Powell
Prop Designer Denise Blasor
Produced by Ron Sossi and the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble
Associate Producer Bo Powell
Stage Manager Jacob Price
Assistant to the Director Ashlee Dutson
Additional Information
Pricing
$37 – $22
Tix for $10
Jan 24, Feb 5 – 16
SPECIAL EVENTS
A post-show talkback chaired by Literary Manager Sally Essex-Lopresti and director Darrell Larson:
February 5 & 20
COLLEGE NIGHT, which includes a pre-performance reception with themed catering as well as a talkback with the actors and director:
February 20
Tix $10 with student ID
WINE NIGHT, enjoy complimentary wine and snacks and mingle with the cast after the show:
February 21
Useful Information
Odyssey subscribers and donors can use membership vouchers for this production.
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