MAGIC IN PLAIN SIGHT
June 5 – 19, 2021
Lead Artists: Leonie Bell / Local Grandma, Kaaron Briscoe, and LubDub Theatre Co.
MAGIC IN PLAIN SIGHT continued in June 2021 with week-long artistic residencies, culminating in intimate and innovative public showings that reimagine how we convene, share space, and make offerings. This series of public events took place at Target Margin Theater’s storefront theater and was designed for a limited, socially-distanced audience of twelve who safely watch from the sidewalk.
Resident Artist: Kaaron Briscoe
June 5th, 5:00pm & 7:00pm
A Feeling of Great Happiness
Featuring: Kate Weber
Lighting Designer: Yang Yu
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Sometimes you just need a moment of joy. Joy doesn’t need a reason to be and can come in many forms. The goal is to get your shoulders to drop and your spirits to soar.
Resident Artist: LubDub Theater Company
June 11-June 12th, 7:30pm & 9:00pm
The Uncle Geoff Magic Show
Featuring: Geoff Kanick, Isuri Wijesundara, and Anthony Vaughn Merchant
Written and Staged by: Robert Duffley, Miranda Rose Hall, Caitlin Nasema Cassidy, and Geoff Kanick
Scenic Design by: You-Shin Chen
ABOUT THE SHOW:
“He’s always been very good at balancing things on his face.” —Uncle Geoff’s Mom
Uncle Geoff is a magician. He has six nieces and nephews. When Uncle Geoff travels home to the West Coast, he puts on a suit, sits at the kids’ table, and performs The Uncle Geoff Magic Show. This year, Uncle Geoff isn’t sure when he’ll be able to go home next, but he wants to be ready.
Resident Artist: Leonie Bell/Local Grandma
June 19th, 7:00pm & 8:30pm
Sommersonnenwende & Other Arrivals
Featuring: Ali Andre Ali, Leonie Bell, Maria Camia, Sikhanyisiwe Mabena
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Come gather for a little while | For a
solstice garden party | A communal contemplation |
Of doing nothing | At some times | And everything | At others | Hand extensions and other gestures of affection | A mini collection of rites, songs & dances | As the longest day of the year | Pops in for a visit | Yes | Stay a little longer