Play:
Hook and Eye Invades the Flea
In May 2019, we landed at The Flea theater for a week. Together with creators we sponsored through our Spoolers program we presented three new outrageous pieces.
Echo & Narcissus
Hook & Eye Theater offered a play that explored the story of a self-absorbed soldier from the Gulf War, delving into themes of identity, responsibility, and community. Sparked by the myth of Echo & Narcissus this play became Space Nunz of the Rescue Mainframe.
Pleasure Men
Roger Q. Mason, a writer who identifies as Queer Black/Filipinx, presented a performance piece inspired by 1920s female impersonators, which was influenced by a censored Mae West play.
The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Eliza Bent led a cast who shared a story about the tumultuous history and possible bright future of the New York City subway system, all presented in the form of a subway ride.
Photos by: Ken Paprocki
Photos by: Ken Paprocki
Echo & Narcissus Team:
DEVISED by the Ensemble of Hook & Eye
Conceived and Directed By: Chad Lindsey
Production Management: Leah McVeigh
Sound Design: Christopher Ross-Ewert
With: Cynthia Babak*, Meghan Grover, Carrie Heitman*, Sam Khazai, Elizabeth London*, Sade Namei*, and Chris Wendelken*
Pleasure Men Team:
Spooler Lead Artist: Roger Q. Mason
Directed By: Michael Alvarez
With: Justin Choi, Jared Brendan Hopper, Matthew Lynch, Roger Q. Mason, Bobby Mittelstadt, Kelindah Schuster, and Vince Ryne
The Light at the End of the Tunnel Team:
Spooler Lead Artist: Eliza Bent
Directed By: Sarah Hughes
With: Regan Sims, Ryan Haddad* and Fernando Gonzalez*
*Member of Actors Equity Association