Part II in Lynn’s Faminly Trilogy. If everyone is given a place at the table, how will we decide what gets served? Or if all voices are equal, who will decide what gets said? (it’s pragmatism with funny parts)

Creation Support:

Made possible in part by Standish Meacham & Bryant and Helen Mauk.

This play received no private foundation or government support. Thank you, arts patrons!

Reviews:

“So if, 30 minutes into the show, you’re still groping around for the hook, stop. It’s not there. Or if it is, it’s damn slippery. But if you can sit back and watch the dance, it’s an unpredictable, darkly amusing, and disquieting piece of theatre. It’s also winningly performed, with juicy, hammy performances all around, continuing Rude Mechanicals’ tradition of strong ensemble acting.” — Sarah Hepola, The Austin Chronicle

“If you’re frustrated by theatre that presents no clear thesis, that eludes your next logical step and refuses to place the puzzle pieces where you want them to go, then Crucksis probably not your gig. If you find liberation in mayhem, in giddy weirdness, in a playful narrative that tangos, dips, and sidesteps as you try to keep up, Crucks might just be the high point of your evening.” –Sarah Hepola, The Austin Chronicle

Austin Critics’ Table Award Awards / Nominations, 1999

“Outstanding Ensemble”

“Outstanding Movement (winner)”

“Outstanding Scenery”

“Outstanding Lights (winner)”

July 16 – August 8, 1998 at Public Domain Theater

directed by Shawn Sides

stage managed by Tammy Fotinos

set design by Ann Marie Gordon

costume design by Marit Aagaard

lighting design by Zach Murphy (operator Greg Janacek)

sound design by Kevin Freedman (operator Boon Sheridan)

running crew: Deborah Haynes, Carol Weiss

Featuring:

Lana Lesley

Gavin Mundy

Robert Newell

Sarah Richardson

Jon Watson

SCENE BREAKDOWN

PART I

SCENE 1: A knock at the door

SCENE 2: Tree Story, Part 1

SCENE 3: Still at the door

SCENE 4: The Barbell

SCENE 5: Maurike’s Pledge

SCENE 6: The Evil Family

SCENE 7: Meliss Possessed

SCENE 8: Tree Story, Part 2

SCENE 9: First Warning

SCENE 10: Mird vs. Maurike

SCENE 11: Serious Possession

SCENE 12: Sudden Evil

PART II

SCENE 13: Galen’s at the door

SCENE 14: Meliss and Maurike

SCENE 15: Tree Story, Part 3

SCENE 16: Second Warning

SCENE 17: Meliss vs. Monic

SCENE 18: Meliss is resurrected

SCENE 19: Tree Pledge

SCENE 20: Galen Fein

SCENE 21: Someone at the door

SCENE 22: Glug

Very special thanks to Bucci, on both personal and professional tracks, Bretton Hayes for stepping in where no one else would dare tread, Robert Pierson you set-building life-saving man, Elizabeth Doss, Alex Stross, the RM Corps for throwin’ in where we needed ya, especially Marit, Lisa, Katie, Jose for the deck, and Jenny the p/card queen, Don Toner and Live Oak Theatre, Frontera@Hyde Park for the loud gun, Mark Lovell for generosity of spirit, Madge for scheduling around us, Leslie Bonnell, Robi Polgar, all the Front of House volunteers, Travis High School, Austin Homebrew Supply, Jason Amato, and Bonnie Cullum.