About the Project
no better man is a theatrical exploration of Doc Maynard and the history of Seattle. Combining an Old West pioneer travelogue with the diverse human stories which reveal America’s origins, Cascadia native Jacob Sidney presents an illustrated, interactive essay, peppered with humor and reflection, in the style of Spalding Gray. Born on the Olympic Peninsula and raised among fishermen, loggers, and artists, Sidney has long had a fascination with Seattle and the people who built it. In this one hour world premiere, he sets out to share a more complete and candid story than any he heard growing up. The staggering accomplishments of one determined man are viewed through a lens which includes their impact on indigenous people, women, the area’s natural resources, and the American economy. The tensions which define US culture (Consumption vs. Conservation. Free-Thought vs. Tradition. Libertines vs. Moralizers) are nowhere more clearly on display than in the rain-soaked city which gave the world outdoor gear, personal computers, and Kurt Cobain. Doc Maynard’s extraordinary life brought him into the heart of this cultural tug of war, and made us both who we are today, and who we might be.
PERFORMANCES:
Dress Rehearsal / Preview 1: June 5th, 6:30pm
Preview 2: June 8th, 9:30pm
Opening: June 12th, 5:00pm
June 14th, 12:30pm
June 25th, 5:00pm
June 28th, 2:00pm
Closing: June 29th, 6:30pm
Learn More at jacobsidney.com
Production Team
