8:03 HFF15 PRESS RELEASE
8:03
The Scherzo Theatre Company presents
“8:03”
Company Premiere
June 6 – June 25, 2015
at the Lounge Theatre
Los Angeles, CA—This June, the Scherzo Theatre Company makes their theatrical debut with the original production “8:03.” Inspired by Absurdism, Clowning, and Movement Theatre, and through the collaboration of Jakob Berger, Adam Dlugolecki, and Kent Jenkins, the Los Angeles-based theatre company has created a thought-provoking new play, which explores the dangerous reality of living in a perfectly organized world.
In a world where the food is good and everything runs on time; the bell dings and the system begins. Three characters work together to seamlessly and efficiently accomplish their job: making a cookie. Day in and day out, their life’s work consists of creating cookies, without a question as to why. When a stray drip causes their oven to malfunction, their perfectly ordered world is thrown into disarray, leading them on an adventure to discover what it means to be fully independent.
“The initial concept behind “8:03” was that Jakob, Adam and I were annoyed by theatre shows in Los Angeles that started late. So, we figured why not create an eight o’clock show with a three minute leeway that starts precisely on time? This would force our audience to feel the same high stakes that our characters do onstage from the very beginning." -Kent Jenkins, co-founder of Scherzo Theatre Company.
This unique and daring first production explores the consequences of living in a world where work is the highest priority and machinery is integral to life. In addition to Absurdism, Clowning, and Movement Theatre, the company found inspiration in the biblical Creation Story, Pavlov’s dogs, Rube Goldberg machines and the recent studies about the effects of technology on American society.
Directed and developed by the ensemble, “8:03” features Scherzo Theatre Company members and founders Jakob Berger, Adam Dlugolecki and Kent Jenkins. Working alongside them, Katherine McDowell is the Stage Manager and Assistant Lighting/Sound Designer. Originally devised in 2014 at Loyola Marymount University, the company is excited to fully re-mount this production at the Hollywood Fringe Festival ‘15 for the greater Los Angeles community.
ABOUT US:
Scherzo Theatre Company is a Los Angeles-based theater ensemble dedicated to creating thought-provoking, interesting, unique work. Through a workshop process that involves acting exercises, in-depth discussions, and improvisation, a theatrical piece is slowly formed and molded. “Scherzo” literally translates to “I play” in Italian, and is a musical term that refers to a smaller composition that is part of a larger movement. Similarly, Scherzo Theatre Company aims to create works that are fun, playful, and interesting, while also maintaining depth and thoughtfulness. The company creates new, interesting worlds in order for the audience to better understand their own.
For more information about Scherzo Theatre Company:
www.facebook.com/scherzotheatrecompany
www.instagram.com/scherzotheatreco
SHOW INFORMATION:
Performances:
June 6 – 12:03 PM (preview)
June 11 – 6:03 PM
June 14 – 6:03 PM
June 21 – 12:03 PM
June 25 – 6:03 PM
Venue:
The Lounge Theatre
Space 2
6201 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles CA 90038
Ticketing:
$13 General, $8 Participant
Seating is general admission and tickets are available for purchase online via www.hff15.org/2240 or in-person at the theater’s Box Office half hour prior to each performance.
www.hff15.org/2240
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Adam Dlugolecki
818.624.7422
[email protected]
