Theatre East Presents

PROCESSING…

Written by PETRA BRUSILOFF

Featuring

LIZZY JARRET, MARSHALL LOUISE, JASMINE McLEISH and FEISOLA SOETAN

Directed by JUDSON JONES
Production Broadcast Design and Engineering by ROMO HALLAHAN
Costume Design by SHERRY MARTINEZ
Lighting Design by ZACH MURPHY
Scenic Design by STEVEN BRENMAN

February 18 – 27
www.theatreeast.org

Against the background of a half-hearted game of online Monopoly, four high school seniors are PROCESSING… pandemic lockdowns, impending graduations, college admissions, and the death of a beloved teacher. Playing a game of chance seems futile when everything appears to be out of control, and yet it is a way to be together with others experiencing the same turmoil. What is the right way to grieve? Avoiding, deflecting, anger, and tears all play a role when the past, present and future collide amidst the chaos.

Petra Brusiloff’s PROCESSING… speaks to a timely issue – how are our young people handling the unique challenges of current times? 2020 high school graduate Brusiloff, no doubt writes from experience. The four students (Lizzy Jarret, Marshall Louise, Jasmine McLeish and Feisola Soetan) bring angst and lightheartedness to her words in a very convincing manner. Well-done production.

- Laurie Lawson -