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The Cold Record

created by Rude Mechs
written by Kirk Lynn
directed by Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw

The Cold Record was first workshopped in Fusebox Festival 2018 and premiered in the Public Theatre’s Under the Radar Festival 2019

“captivating and sad and beautifully delivered…” – The New York Times, 2019

“You should never pass up an opportunity to see the Rude Mechs, one of the most inventive and daring troupes in America.” – Theatre Mania Editor’s Pick, 2019

About the Play

A secret performance.
A one man show.
The story of a 12 year old boy
who tries to set the record
for the most days leaving school sick with a fever
and in the process falls in love with the school nurse
and learns to appreciate punk rock.
You’ll leave with a mix tape
made from the audience’s memories
and a promise never to speak about what you witnessed
or else you’ll get kicked out.

Kirk Lynn’s The Cold Record is a play that fits in a tote bag. Inside are wonders made from minimal materials — a tape recorder and headphones. The Cold Record is part of a series of portable projects that the Rude Mechs have been developing since losing their longtime home and venue, The Off Center. Written and performed by Lynn, this tape play can be performed anywhere, it just needs an audience who can keep a secret. Lynn’s insightful wit and inventiveness are on full display in this latest project, leaving you with a mixed tape of experiences and songs to live by.

Press

Arts Writing

“Kirk Lynn Rewinds The Tapes For The Cold Record” – Scenstr.com, 2019

“Interview: Kirk Lynn on The Cold Record” – Anna Gallagher-Ross, Fusebox Festival Blog, 2018

Reviews & Citations

“captivating and sad and beautifully delivered…” – Jesse Green, The New York Times, 2019

“You should never pass up an opportunity to see the Rude Mechs, one of the most inventive and daring troupes in America.” – Theatre Mania Editor’s Pick, 2019

“The Cold Record is punchy, punk-rock and passionate” – Carly Maga, Toronto Star

“Top 10 Arts-Related Things I Enjoyed in 2018” – Wayne Alan Brenner, The Austin Chronicle, 2018

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Production History

September 2019
Brisbane Festival
Brisbane, Australia
Written by Kirk Lynn
Performed by Eli Weinberg
Directed by Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw
Produced by ArKtype

August/September 2019
Horizon Festival
Sydney, Australia
Written by Kirk Lynn
Performed by Eli Weinberg
Directed by Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw
Produced by ArKtype

July 2019
Harbourfront Centre Theatre
Toronto, Canada
Written & Performed by Kirk Lynn
Directed by Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw
Produced by ArKtype

June 2019
Crashbox
Austin, TX
Written & Performed by Kirk Lynn
Directed by Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw
Produced by ArKtype

January 2019
world premiere – Under The Radar Festival
New York, New York
Written & Performed by Kirk Lynn
Directed by Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw
Produced by ArKtype

April 2018
workshop production – Fusebox Festival
Austin, TX
Written & Performed by Kirk Lynn
Directed by Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw
Produced by Kirk Lynn & Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw

Available for Tour

Rude Mechs Exclusive Worldwide Tour Representation
Thomas O. Kriegsmann, President of ArKtype
Phone: (917) 386-5468  |  Email: tommy@arktype.org

Production Stills

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Production Support

The Cold Record lives and dies by box office and presenting fees, and has received no foundation support.

Rude Mechs is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department, and The Texas Commission on the Arts.