THE DEVIL YOU SAY, A ONE ACT PUPPET SOLILOQUY - WITH SATAN!

The Devil You Say

The Devil You Say uses puppets as actors to reveal the true essence of Satan, and possibly ourselves. Bloody wars, violent revolts, cries of Armageddon – be it the 15th century or our own, this landscape provides the backdrop for the eternal question: Who bears responsibility, God? Satan? Someone else…? The Devil himself takes the stage to mount his defense and prove who’s really to blame. All using words and sayings attributed to him by History’s greatest writers: Goethe, Marlowe, Byron, Punch & Judy.

Producer, Director, and Performer powerhouse Robin Walsh brings to the Hollywood Fringe and the Asylum Theatre The Devil You Say in its first full theatrical run. Using a 4’ tall “Otome Bunraku” style puppet, Walsh breathes life into a puppet Devil like no other, with live voice and music accompaniment. Adapted from the original one man show “Speak of the Devil,” devised by playwright and actress Yvonne Mitchell, The Devil You Say is comprised of words, sayings, and dialogue attributed to Satan from the 1400’s to the 1900’s, creating an evening of eloquence, seduction, mystery and madness.

“The Devil in literature, from Revelations to Bridie, has proved to be so immensely attractive, that often writers, who started off with Godly intentions to smear his name, have, in spite of themselves, produced a hero. Audacious, courageous, unconquerable, a fellow of brilliant verbal wit, he defies his censors and appears again and again triumphant.” Yvonne Mitchell

The Devil You Say had its original workshop production at the New American Shakespeare Tavern in 2012, and its premiere performance as the opening night of last year’s Los Angeles Puppet Festival. Produced, directed and performed by Robin Walsh, with Adrian Rose Leonard. Jen Simone plays the violin and Kila Packett is the Voice of the Devil.

ROBIN WALSH has built, designed and performed everything from grand puppet ballets, to sock puppets for the Oscars to Hollywood movie monsters. She’s performed her work in L.A., New York City, Germany and China. She’s worked in film (Team America: World Police, Men In Black), television (SpongeBob, Family Guy) and stage at Stanford University, the Henson Carriage House and the Eugene O’Neill Puppetry Conference. She worked with Ray Harryhausen on his last film and got to decapitate the real Rudolph puppet from the Rankin/Bass classic (in order to restore it). After that, she’s got nowhere to go but down. Come see how far down she’s gone – the depths of Hell. Hope you enjoy.

KILA PACKETT made his Off-Broadway debut in Sir Peter Hall’s production of As You Like It at BAM. Other Off-Broadway: Classic Stage Co., The Pearl Theatre Co., Mabou Mines, and LaMaMa etc. L.A. Theatre: Theatricum Botanicum, Upright Citizens Brigade, Colony Theatre, Studio C Artists, New Musicals Inc., and NoHo Arts Center. TV: “Hawaii Five-O.” He is a founding member of the Plastic Theatre and co-author of, The Secret Court, (Drama Desk nominee for Outstanding Play). MFA: Columbia University’s School of the Arts.

ADRIAN ROSE LEONARD began exploring professional puppetry in 2007 when she joined the team at Wishing Chair Productions in Nashville, Tennessee. Not only did she discover that she had a knack for manipulating marionettes, but she found the opportunity to indulge her aspirations to design and build puppets of various styles. After moving to Los Angeles in 2011, Adrian had the honor of working at the legendary Bob Baker Marionette Theater, and her puppetry experience began to extend into the realm of television and film. Adrian continues to add to her skill set and looks forward to the discovery and excitement that the world puppetry has to offer.

JEN SIMONE, moved to LA in October 2012 after living in Seattle for 19 years. While in the Pacific Northwest, Jen recorded for numerous movie soundtracks, video games and rock CDs. She maintained a private violin/viola studio and taught at various schools. Highlights included being a part of Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Chamber Music in the Classroom program and SYSO in the schools project. She was also a founding member of Bella Sala quartet which played numerous concerts often benefiting local charities. Since moving to LA, she has continued to enjoy a balance between teaching and performing. She is a violin/viola instructor at Oakwood School and Boyle Heights Youth Orchestra. Highlights of 2015 so far include recording for Kendrick Lamar’s To Pimp a Butterfly and playing with Kamasi Washington for his Epic album release at the Regent Theater. She also played with Santa Barbara Symphony in March and in Pride and Prejudice at La Mirada Theatre. Jen is excited to be a part of The Devil you Say which marks her first time in Hollywood Fringe and the second time she has performed live theater with a puppet.

Where: Theatre Asylum – 6320 Santa Monica Blvd. LA. CA. 90038
When: Preview on June 09 at 7:00 PM · Shows on June 12 at 7:00 PM · June 13 at 4:00 PM · June 18 at 10:00 PM · June 26 at 11:30 PM
Tickets and Info: Prices are $14 (discount codes available), Ages 14+, 45 Minutes http://hff15.org/2098
For more information: Visit www.thedevilUsay.com
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