DOG SEES GOD: CONFESSIONS OF A TEENAGE BLOCKHEAD
Written by Bert Royal
Directed by Aaron Holbritter
Starring Tom Templeton, Ben Katagiri, Ian LaChance, Isaac Newberry, Rhiannon Antico, Casey Polomaine, Dana Goodknight, and Haley Beauregard
May 29th, 30th, June 5th, 6th, 12th, & 13th @ Albany Barn
Thoughts on Dog Sees God…
Dog Sees God was an easy choice for our sophomore production. It's contemporary, tackles some important issues (substance abuse, bullying, sexual identity) in a way that's still entertaining, and it challenges audiences with its frank and often profane look at the lives of teenagers.
PRAISE FOR DOG SEES GOD
" ...a funny and absorbing piece of theater, expertly performed."
"Each of these fine actors, [...] etches a personality you won’t forget.”
-Paul Lamar, The Daily Gazette
"The Peanuts characters break into their teens with a hedonistic vengeance in 'Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead.'”
"The entire eight-member cast carries a spirit of spontaneity and genuineness."
"...surprisingly heart wrenching.”
- Joseph Dalton, Albany Times Union
When CB's dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his ex-girlfriend has recently been institutionalized; and his other friends are too inebriated to give him any sort of solace. But a chance meeting with an artistic kid, the target of this group's bullying, offers CB a peace of mind and sets in motion a friendship that will push teen angst to the very limits. Drug use, suicide, eating disorders, teen violence, rebellion and sexual identity collide and careen toward an ending that's both haunting and hopeful.
DIVIDED
Thoughts on Divided…
DIVIDED features 3 original short plays penned by local writers that, much like those classic Choose Your Own Adventure books of the 1980s and 90s, allow the audience to vote to determine how the action unfolds.
Divided is a completely original concept that we pieced together over an afternoon at a coffee shop. Part of Creative License's mission is to present theater in new and interesting ways, so while Divided was exciting to think about, it was also completely uncharted territory for us. We were lucky enough to work with three writers that were willing to start from scratch and tailor their pieces to very specific parameters. It made everyone involved more invested in the process, and more collaborative, which we've always made a priority.
