What happens when puppets grow tired of being controlled and decide to overthrow the Human Regime? Puppet revolution, a struggle to create “real art,” and a healthy dose of existentialism. Come see down-and-out Ernie and overachieving Bethy try to create a children’s show while the foul-mouthed puppets attempt to take over.
A 60 minute play written by Sophie Underwood and performed by Kiley Verbowski and others. Ernie and Bethy had a week long at the University of Victoria in 2018, and was voted as Pick of the Student Alternative Theatre Company. The show was remounted at the Victoria Fringe Festival, where it enjoyed a sold out run.
Creative Team:
Written/Created by Sophie Underwood, Director: Molly McDowell Powlowski, Assistant Director: Sophie Underwood, Set Designer: Conor Farrell, Costume Designer: Hailee Jake, Costume Assistant: Mackenzie Monroe, Lighting Designer: Tori Isaak, Sound Designer: Aaron Smail, Stage Manager: Siena Shepard, Assistant Stage Manager: Danny Handford, Production Manager: Logan Swain, Puppet Engineers: Sasha Lazin and Christian Tervo
Cast:
Phoenix Run: Aidan Dunsmuir, Vanessa Woods, Kiley Verbowski, Emma Newton
Victoria Fringe Run: Sheldon Graham, Emma Grabinsky, Amy Lee-Radigan, Rachel Myers