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“People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.” - Thich Nhat Hanh
Sons of the Prophet is Playmakers at UTEP's third annual Mabel production - a heartfelt, darkly humorous play following Joseph Douaihy and his family as they cope with chronic pain, illness, death, and uncertainty. Filled with relatable characters, sharp wit, and an empathetic touch, the play is equal parts hilarious and moving. Sons of the Prophet is produced through special arrangement with Dramatists Publishing Services
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*Though the production is over, this website will be preserved for the website designer's portfolio. The ticket reservation page will remain up, though unresponsive.
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Director's Notes. |
Sons of the Prophet takes place in a small Pennsylvanian town in 2006. Its location serves less as a major character of the play and more as a microcosm for the United States in general. Though set 12 years ago, the process in which the play unfolds feels as modern, and as relevant, as possible. The characters we come across over the course of the play exist in a heightened state of reality, yet feel like they could have lived next door. This leads to a relatability within the play that’s palpable for anyone who feels that life just isn’t going their way. For the past year or so, many of us have felt down on our luck, overwhelmed with the state of the world, or burnt out. 2018 has, particularly, pulled no punches for some. In Sons, we are asked to look at our suffering and find meaning, growth, and humor in it. As a meditation on grief, the play finds a bittersweet outlook on pain, arguing that we are only able to find peace when we’ve experienced agony. As in real life, Sons suggests that our problems are some of many the world faces. It doesn’t so much ask us to overcome our problems as it tells us to let them go. It suggests the world is, and will always, be filled with suffering, and that it’s better for us to put our own issues aside and collectively move on, together. “We are not strangers. We know each other well.”
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Production Team.
Herman Gomez – Director
Ethan Barrera – Assistant Director
Camila Grisel H. H. – Stage Manager
Athziri Morales – Lighting Designer
Ian Gillam – Sound Designer
Sofia Perez – Costume Designer
Constanza Romero – Production Assistant/ Deck Chief
Roan Adams – Movement Choreographer
Ethan Barrera – Assistant Director
Camila Grisel H. H. – Stage Manager
Athziri Morales – Lighting Designer
Ian Gillam – Sound Designer
Sofia Perez – Costume Designer
Constanza Romero – Production Assistant/ Deck Chief
Roan Adams – Movement Choreographer
Rehearsal Photos.
Photos taken by Ethan Barrera
Production Trailer
Video edited by Ethan Barrera
Production Photos
Photos taken by Athzrir Morales
Special Thanks.
Playmakers at UTEP,
The UTEP Dept. of Theatre & Dance
Adriana Dominguez,
Ross Fleming & Tim Green,
Crystal Herman & Nicole Read,
Hideaki Tsutsui
The UTEP Dept. of Theatre & Dance
Adriana Dominguez,
Ross Fleming & Tim Green,
Crystal Herman & Nicole Read,
Hideaki Tsutsui
RSVP.Tickets may be purchased starting at 6:30 the night of the show.
Doors open at 7:00pm and all shows start at 7:30 |