SHELLS

An Absurdist dark comedy about coping with the farce and devastation of gun violence.  

Written by Amy Judd Lieberman
Directed by Stephanie O’Neill

In the aftermath of an unexpected encounter with a violent neighbor, Amy is just trying to get back to work. But now she has a wound, and the world around her may never be normal again…or maybe it never was. Inspired by a true story, SHELLS is a surrealist dark comedy utilizing puppetry and physical humor about coping with the farce and devastation of gun violence in an increasingly chaotic reality.

Developed and produced by Rogue Artists Ensemble, Shells is a new theatrical work inspired by playwright Amy Judd Lieberman’s personal experience with a neighbor who pulled a loaded gun and shot her, unprompted — and the lasting impact of that violation on her life and how gun violence affects the world around her. We are telling this story through an absurdist lens—the play is funny, playful, and surreal while being true and of this moment.

WARNING: This play contains accounts of gun violence and mass shootings which some may find disturbing. Toy guns will be present on stage during the performance. Please consider before entering and we invite you to step out as needed for personal self-care.

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Thursday September 24th – 8pm *Opening Night*

Friday September 25th – 8pm

Saturday September 26th – 8pm

Sunday September 27th – 2pm

Thursday October 1st – 8pm

Friday October 2nd – 8pm

Saturday October 3rd – 8pm

Sunday October 4th – 2pm

Thursday October 8th – 8pm

Friday October 9th – 8pm

Saturday October 10th – 8pm

Sunday October 11th – 2pm

PRICING INFO:

General Admission – Sliding Scale ($40-55+)
Suggested Price: $40
Community groups discount applied when booking 7+ tickets

We are passionate about making theatre accessible for all, ticket prices for this production are sliding scale. If you are in a position to do so, please consider paying the suggested price (or beyond) to help us continue to offer lower price tickets to those who cannot afford to do so. Your contribution will also provide support for our central community offerings, and help us grow and continue to uplift the unheard voices in our community through theatre, education, and locally focused effects. As a 501(C3) non-profit organization, we rely on support from our community like you.

Community Tickets available – if you need to just show up and be in community, please fill out this Google form and we’ll do our best to help you with a ticket.

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Shells is recommended for 15+