OUTSIDE IN THEATRE & BOTTLE TREE THEATRE
Present
I SELL WINDOWS
Written & Performed by Kacie Rogers
Directed by Jaquita Ta’le
Shadow Puppetry created by Brittaney Talbot
Shadow Puppetry performed by Brittaney Talbot and Perry Daniel
Performances May 18 – June 17
Opening Night May 25
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Los Angeles, CA – Outside In Theatre & Bottle Tree Theatre are thrilled to announce production details for the world premiere of I Sell Windows by Kacie Rogers, a young black woman’s existential journey through a sudden loss, navigating the intricate interplay of grief, identity, and newfound purpose, all while being a window salesman. Directed by Jaquita Ta’le with Shadow Puppetry created & performed by Brittaney Talbot with Perry Daniel and running for four weeks May 18 through June 17 at Outside In Theatre’s ArtBox studio space and then heading overseas to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August at Assembly’s Studio Four theatre where it will run August 1-25 at 4pm everyday.
Jessica Hanna, Producing Artistic Director of Outside In Theatre, says,”I have been a long time fan of Kacie’s as an actor. When she invited me to a work-in-progress of this solo piece, I was moved by her writing and found the storytelling deeply compelling. I immediately wanted to find ways to support this play’s journey. I am so excited to be collaborating with Bottle Tree Theatre on this piece, the first production in our ArtBox studio. Outside In Theatre has a directive to develop art & artists and we are delighted to be supporting the launch of Bottle Tree Theatre with this piece. This is just the beginning of the significant art they will produce!”
Chelsea Boyd, Co-Artistic Director Bottle Tree Theatre, says “I Sell Windows is a perfect introduction to the work Bottle Tree aims to produce and the inspiration behind our name – that which is at once a conduit to our ancestors, a current reflection of ourselves and our community, and an afro-futuristic kaleidoscope that invites audiences to see themselves.”
“I hope audiences feel seen and accepted through watching I Sell Windows. The process of creating the show was a breaking of something into something else. A healing.” says performer & playwright, Kacie Rogers, “I think there’s a certain healing that everyone needs and I hope that I Sell Windows provides even just a little bit of catharsis that can aid in a healing journey.”
Jaquita Ta’le, Director, says “I also hope that the visual elements of I Sell Windows further bring audiences into the magic of the world we’re creating. Though they’re in the “shadows”, puppeteers Brittaney Talbot and Perry Daniel artfully bring to life many of the characters and scenarios Kacie ruminates on.”
Outside In Theatre is a new non-profit theatre company based in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles that focuses on the development of new plays and the artists creating them. I Sell Windows was first developed while completing the Shay Fellowship through Free the Arts with work in progress showings at Bed-Stuy Art House in NYC and Greenway Court in Los Angeles.
A number of special event nights will be offered including a Blackout night and a BASL interpreted performance, as well as a trio of Talkback Tuesdays where the performance will be followed by a panel of speakers who will speak on creating solo shows, processing grief, and women in puppetry. Support Black Theatre will also collaborate on a special performance for their organization followed by a post show discussion on Black Women in Theatre.
Details:
I SELL WINDOWS
Written & Performed by Kacie Rogers
Directed by Jaquita Ta’le
Coproduction of Outside In Theatre and Bottle Tree Theatre
Previews May 18-21
Opening Saturday May 25 at 7:30
Running through June 17
Saturdays at 7:30pm
Sundays at 2:00pm
Mondays at 7:30pm
Tuesdays at 7:30pm
Tickets: I Sell Windows
General Admission: $25
Students: $15
Previews: $15
Live Stream $10 – 4 shows only May 28, June 3, 9 & 15
Live Stream Tickets: I Sell Windows – Live Stream
Outside In Theatre’s ArtBox
5319 York Blvd.
Los Angeles 90042
Street Parking available in the area
TalkBack Tuesdays:
May 28: Creating Solo Performance
June 4: On Grieving
June 11: Women in Puppetry
Blackout Performance: Sunday, June 2
BASL Performance: TBA
Support Black Theatre Night: Sunday, June 9th with Black Women in Theatre Panel after the show. For reservations to this performance contact www.supportblacktheatre.org