Gundog
The US Premiere
Written by Simon Longman
Directed by Michael Rogerson
Free Preview September 22nd
Runs September 23nd-October 7th
Performances Thursday-Sunday at 8:00pm.
Presented by Culture Lab LIC at their empty lot on 46-16 Vernon Blvd.
“What are we? Fucking shepherds? What year is this?”
On a farm in the middle of nowhere, sisters Becky and Anna try to hold their family together after the death of their mother. When they discover a stranger wandering aimlessly across the land, the three establish an unlikely partnership in their determination to survive. All the while, time relentlessly moves forward.
In its US premiere, Silencio presents an outdoor site-specific production of Simon Longman's bruising exploration of despair and resilience.
PRODUCTION PHOTOS
REVIEWS
“Here, in director Michael Rogerson’s hands, Gundog…becomes a more universal tale of isolation, purposelessness and the alluring trap of dying family traditions…Silencio’s atmospheric production is textbook ‘Doing a lot with a little.’ Abandoned lots in New York can often feel creepy (especially in otherwise developed areas), and with some added mud and dirt designer Miles Blim turns this barren space into something dystopian. Lighting designer Zack Lobel does wonders with a few floodlights—an unsettling repeating cue that suggests years slipping away is especially impressive. The farm’s animals, including an increasingly decrepit dog, are built by Gaby FeBland out of cold, industrial objects—a ladder, a piece of pipe—emphasizing the characters’ disconnection from what little natural life still draws breath around them.” — Joey Sims, Transitions
THE SPACE
Performances will be held in a large empty concrete lot owned by Culture Lab LIC, a non-profit art gallery and performance space in Long Island City. The address is 46-16 Vernon Blvd, Queens, NY 11101.
Accessibility Information
You enter the space directly from the sidewalk onto a gravel path — there are no steps or ramps. Audiences will use bathrooms in Culture Lab’s main building, which is accessible via stairs or a ramp.
If you have any further questions about accessibility reach out to us at info@silenciotheatreprojects.com. We’d be happy to help.
SEATING TYPES
There will be two types of seating available: Chair and Ground. They are priced the same.
Ground seats are what you might expect -- they're on the ground! They're BYOP (bring your own pillow). They're closest to the action and the most immersive way to experience the show.
Chair seats are further back -- they're normal chairs with back support and arm rests.
You can select which type of seat you would like when purchasing your ticket.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Playwright: Simon Longman
Director/Producer: Michael Rogerson
Producer: Camille Casmier
Ensemble: Emily Ashenden, Michael Bracken, Daniel Chenard, Sophie Neff, Noah Yaconelli
Stage Manager: Jenna Arkontaky
Space Designer: Miles Blim
Lighting Designer: Zack Lobel
Animal Design: Gaby FeBland
Sound Design: Telo Hoy
Costume Design: Mána Taylor
Graphics and Illustrations: Anna White
Videographers: Leo Gallagher & Eddie Sanchez