BURAN THEATRE....................presents.....................
THE SUICIDE SONG
By Adam Burnett & Mars Mraz
with music by Christopher Luxem
A workshop production
Vortex Theatre - Albuquerque, NM
April 30, 2011 - 2:30 pm
Directed by Summer Olsson
"The end of the world had come and gone and all that was left was a frame."
Sherman Lean creates soul-crushing melodies through mathematical formulas via his popular blogsite, but when he creates a song that prompts suicide on the part of its listeners, Sherman's world changes irrevocably. Based on the Hungarian suicide song mythologies, this dramatized musical piece confronts the responsibility of the artist in our ever changing cultural horizon.
Featuring Amelia Ampuero as Aunt Lea, Paul Ford as Lazlo, Abe Jallad as Stage Movements, Adam Burnett as Sherman Lean, and Erin Phillips Mraz as Becca Lean
By Adam Burnett & Mars Mraz
with music by Christopher Luxem
A workshop production
Vortex Theatre - Albuquerque, NM
April 30, 2011 - 2:30 pm
Directed by Summer Olsson
"The end of the world had come and gone and all that was left was a frame."
Sherman Lean creates soul-crushing melodies through mathematical formulas via his popular blogsite, but when he creates a song that prompts suicide on the part of its listeners, Sherman's world changes irrevocably. Based on the Hungarian suicide song mythologies, this dramatized musical piece confronts the responsibility of the artist in our ever changing cultural horizon.
Featuring Amelia Ampuero as Aunt Lea, Paul Ford as Lazlo, Abe Jallad as Stage Movements, Adam Burnett as Sherman Lean, and Erin Phillips Mraz as Becca Lean
A CHRONICLE OF WASTED TIME
By Adam Burnett
A public demonstration
April 11, 7:30 pm
Dixon Place, NYC
Directed by Theresa Buchheister
Suadades: A Portuguese word, the longing for something that will never be and never was.
Poshlost: An untranslateable Russian word, which best is rendered as fake significance and banality.
In this highly stylistic dark comedy, inspired by Chekhov’s droll Russian characters, playwright Adam Burnett takes on the institution of nostalgia and melancholia with an absurdist assault.
Mona has been stuck in her sentimental reveries since the Immaculate Conception of her daughter, but is forced to confront the realities of the now when her estranged son returns from the circus/the war/the penitentiary to rescue his one true love…his sister.
Featuring: Sarah Graalman as Mona, Becca Barnet as Leticia, Adam Burnett as Randolph, Brady Blevins as Dr; Bernard, Erik LaPointe as Cesar, and Theresa Buchheister as The Postman
By Adam Burnett
A public demonstration
April 11, 7:30 pm
Dixon Place, NYC
Directed by Theresa Buchheister
Suadades: A Portuguese word, the longing for something that will never be and never was.
Poshlost: An untranslateable Russian word, which best is rendered as fake significance and banality.
In this highly stylistic dark comedy, inspired by Chekhov’s droll Russian characters, playwright Adam Burnett takes on the institution of nostalgia and melancholia with an absurdist assault.
Mona has been stuck in her sentimental reveries since the Immaculate Conception of her daughter, but is forced to confront the realities of the now when her estranged son returns from the circus/the war/the penitentiary to rescue his one true love…his sister.
Featuring: Sarah Graalman as Mona, Becca Barnet as Leticia, Adam Burnett as Randolph, Brady Blevins as Dr; Bernard, Erik LaPointe as Cesar, and Theresa Buchheister as The Postman
AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY, VOL. 1
September 8 -11 @ 8 pm
September 12 @ 6:30
Studio/Stage
520 North Western Avenue
Hollywood, CA, 90004
"Eating French" by Damon Chua
"An Afternoon with Auntie Phil" by Louisa V. Hill
"Lawrence Welk Visits a Colorado Coal Camp" by Mars Mráz
"Bonnie and Clementine, on Their Way to Visit the Grand Canyon, Explore the Limits of the Dramatic Form" by Shannon Reed
"Seat Saved" by Tracey. E. Wood
Directed by Lara Thomas Ducey
Featuring:
Jenna Bleecker, Valerie Curiel, Brittany Sivley, Andi Porter, Lara Thomas Ducey, Matt Greer, Lizzie Czerner, Darren Maloney, Kacie Dienstbach, Anthony Marquez, Dennis Boyle, Ryan Klamen, Courtney Schweitzer, Steve Ducey, Brandon DeLany, Erin Jevons-Lee and Andrew York
September 12 @ 6:30
Studio/Stage
520 North Western Avenue
Hollywood, CA, 90004
"Eating French" by Damon Chua
"An Afternoon with Auntie Phil" by Louisa V. Hill
"Lawrence Welk Visits a Colorado Coal Camp" by Mars Mráz
"Bonnie and Clementine, on Their Way to Visit the Grand Canyon, Explore the Limits of the Dramatic Form" by Shannon Reed
"Seat Saved" by Tracey. E. Wood
Directed by Lara Thomas Ducey
Featuring:
Jenna Bleecker, Valerie Curiel, Brittany Sivley, Andi Porter, Lara Thomas Ducey, Matt Greer, Lizzie Czerner, Darren Maloney, Kacie Dienstbach, Anthony Marquez, Dennis Boyle, Ryan Klamen, Courtney Schweitzer, Steve Ducey, Brandon DeLany, Erin Jevons-Lee and Andrew York
THE HOUSE OF FITZCARRALDO
Designed by Megan Rains.
July 26-August 1st 2010
Unicorn Theatre, Jerome Stage
Kansas City, MO
Written by Buran Company
Music & Lyrics by Christopher Luxem & Henry Bial
Directed by Nikolas Weir
Assistant Directed by Amy Virginia Buchanan
Scenic & Light Design by Nick Kostner
Costume Design by Christy Artzer
Sound designs by C-Dose and James Deimer
Additional sounds by Chris Hund
Cast:
Jud Knudsen as Klaus Kinski/Fitzcarraldo
Adam R. Burnett as Werner Herzog
Val Smith as Jose/Aquilino
Hilary Kelman as Paul/Captain
Henry Bial as The Man in the Purple Suit
Erin Juliff as Herself
"...cerebral, audacious and a tad pretentious. Embraces a mile-wide streak of absurdism...this show is so full of unexpected pivots and clever concepts that it keeps the audience laughing." - Robert Trussell, KC Star
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/07/28/2112693/reviews-american-alphabet-house.html#ixzz0xZ0k5VRN
*Available for tour.*
Unicorn Theatre, Jerome Stage
Kansas City, MO
Written by Buran Company
Music & Lyrics by Christopher Luxem & Henry Bial
Directed by Nikolas Weir
Assistant Directed by Amy Virginia Buchanan
Scenic & Light Design by Nick Kostner
Costume Design by Christy Artzer
Sound designs by C-Dose and James Deimer
Additional sounds by Chris Hund
Cast:
Jud Knudsen as Klaus Kinski/Fitzcarraldo
Adam R. Burnett as Werner Herzog
Val Smith as Jose/Aquilino
Hilary Kelman as Paul/Captain
Henry Bial as The Man in the Purple Suit
Erin Juliff as Herself
"...cerebral, audacious and a tad pretentious. Embraces a mile-wide streak of absurdism...this show is so full of unexpected pivots and clever concepts that it keeps the audience laughing." - Robert Trussell, KC Star
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/07/28/2112693/reviews-american-alphabet-house.html#ixzz0xZ0k5VRN
*Available for tour.*
A BIGGER SPLASH
A BIGGER SPLASH
July 16 2010
The Break Room
Topeka, KS
Written by Josepha Gutelius
Directed by Amy Virginia Buchanan
Cast
Amy Virginia Buchanan as Elsa
Havana Mahoney as Jane
Ross Stewart as Moss Knight
Thomas Hardy as Everett
Jud Knudsen as Stage Movements
July 16 2010
The Break Room
Topeka, KS
Written by Josepha Gutelius
Directed by Amy Virginia Buchanan
Cast
Amy Virginia Buchanan as Elsa
Havana Mahoney as Jane
Ross Stewart as Moss Knight
Thomas Hardy as Everett
Jud Knudsen as Stage Movements
THE COTTON PLANTATION
Based on Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard"
May 21- 23 2010
Theatre X
Albuquerque, NM
Written by Mars Mraz
Music & Lyrics by Mars Mraz
Directed by Adam R. Burnett
Musical Direction by Frank Green
Cast:
Andy Brooks as Bubba
Frank Green as Lott
Travis Sweatte as Thomas
Erin Phillips as Laura Belle
May 21- 23 2010
Theatre X
Albuquerque, NM
Written by Mars Mraz
Music & Lyrics by Mars Mraz
Directed by Adam R. Burnett
Musical Direction by Frank Green
Cast:
Andy Brooks as Bubba
Frank Green as Lott
Travis Sweatte as Thomas
Erin Phillips as Laura Belle
BOURNIJKA THE BOXER
March 19th 2010
Frederick Loewe Room
New York, NY
Written by Adam R. Burnett
Music & Lyrics by Adam R. Burnett & Christopher Luxem
Directed by Theresa Buchheister
Cast:
Scott Johnson as Adam Burnett
Josh Dixon as Joe Bournijka
Michelle Nikoomanesh as Wikipedia
Marc Scrivo as Rusty Burnett
Jenny Selig as Victoria Burnett
Jean Goto as Tessa Burnett
Ryan Downey as Ryan Burnett/Sylvester Marvin
Erik LaPointe as Sir William
Amy Virginia Buchanan as Hallie Ann Bournijka
Dale Buchhester as Nikolas Weir/Czeslaw Michalski
Megan Shea as The Opponent/Carol Burnett/Jo Huseman/Carrie Nation
Henry Bial as The Stage Movements
Frederick Loewe Room
New York, NY
Written by Adam R. Burnett
Music & Lyrics by Adam R. Burnett & Christopher Luxem
Directed by Theresa Buchheister
Cast:
Scott Johnson as Adam Burnett
Josh Dixon as Joe Bournijka
Michelle Nikoomanesh as Wikipedia
Marc Scrivo as Rusty Burnett
Jenny Selig as Victoria Burnett
Jean Goto as Tessa Burnett
Ryan Downey as Ryan Burnett/Sylvester Marvin
Erik LaPointe as Sir William
Amy Virginia Buchanan as Hallie Ann Bournijka
Dale Buchhester as Nikolas Weir/Czeslaw Michalski
Megan Shea as The Opponent/Carol Burnett/Jo Huseman/Carrie Nation
Henry Bial as The Stage Movements
BURAN PERFORMANCE SUMMIT 2010
Collaborators were invited to Albuquerque, NM January 9-17 to partake in workshops, roundtable discussions and performances at Tricklock's Annual International Revolutions Theatre Festival.
Participants: Eric Avery, Brady Blevins, Adam Burnett, Joshua Efron, Jean Goto, Hilary Kelman, Jud Knudsen, Nick Kostner, Erik LaPointe, Ben Leifer, Casey Mraz, Erin Phillips, Meg Saricks, Val Smith, Lara Thomas Ducey, Carter Waite, and Nic Wehrwein
BURAN INTERVIEWS
Performed at Tricklock's Reptilian Lounge
Featuring Eric Avery, Brady Blevins, Adam Burnett, Hilary Kelman, Jud Knudsen, and Erik LaPointe
Participants: Eric Avery, Brady Blevins, Adam Burnett, Joshua Efron, Jean Goto, Hilary Kelman, Jud Knudsen, Nick Kostner, Erik LaPointe, Ben Leifer, Casey Mraz, Erin Phillips, Meg Saricks, Val Smith, Lara Thomas Ducey, Carter Waite, and Nic Wehrwein
BURAN INTERVIEWS
Performed at Tricklock's Reptilian Lounge
Featuring Eric Avery, Brady Blevins, Adam Burnett, Hilary Kelman, Jud Knudsen, and Erik LaPointe
MONEY BUCKETS! The Untold Story of FDR
Designed by Megan Rains
July 22-August 1st 2009
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Written and directed by Adam R. Burnett
Assistant directed by Val Smith
Music and Lyrics by Christopher Luxem, Ben Leifer, & Adam R. Burnett
Light Design by Henry Bial
Scenic Design by Russ Burnett
Cast
Justin Knudsen as Groucho Marx/FDR/Justin Knudsen
Alicia Gian as Margaret Dumont/Eleanor Roosevelt
Brady Blevins as Chico Marx/Minister of Finance/Brady Blevins
Marius Maciulis as Harpo Marx/Minister of Agriculture
Val Smith as The Assistant
Christopher Luxem as Luxem
Ben Leifer as Leifer
"Pleasantly surprised and frequently stunned. This is such an audacious act of creativity...it deserves to be seen." Robert Trussell, KC Star
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2009/07/26/1346609/money-buckets-at-fringe-fest-does.html#ixzz0xZ1KVxqk
*Available for tour.*
Metropolitan Ensemble Theatre
Kansas City, MO
Written and directed by Adam R. Burnett
Assistant directed by Val Smith
Music and Lyrics by Christopher Luxem, Ben Leifer, & Adam R. Burnett
Light Design by Henry Bial
Scenic Design by Russ Burnett
Cast
Justin Knudsen as Groucho Marx/FDR/Justin Knudsen
Alicia Gian as Margaret Dumont/Eleanor Roosevelt
Brady Blevins as Chico Marx/Minister of Finance/Brady Blevins
Marius Maciulis as Harpo Marx/Minister of Agriculture
Val Smith as The Assistant
Christopher Luxem as Luxem
Ben Leifer as Leifer
"Pleasantly surprised and frequently stunned. This is such an audacious act of creativity...it deserves to be seen." Robert Trussell, KC Star
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2009/07/26/1346609/money-buckets-at-fringe-fest-does.html#ixzz0xZ1KVxqk
*Available for tour.*
MEILE BE AKCENTO
May 2009-March 2010
Elfus Teatras
Vilnius, Lithuania
Written by Adam R. Burnett
Directed by Alicia Gian & Marius Maciulis
Light Design by Gabrielius Varauskas
Costume Design by Indre Budreckyte
Sound Design by Paulius Butkus
Cast:
Kristina Morozovaite
Kasparas Alisauskas
Zana Jablonskyte
Tadas Gudaitis
Marius Maciulis
Alicia Gian
Elfus Teatras
Vilnius, Lithuania
Written by Adam R. Burnett
Directed by Alicia Gian & Marius Maciulis
Light Design by Gabrielius Varauskas
Costume Design by Indre Budreckyte
Sound Design by Paulius Butkus
Cast:
Kristina Morozovaite
Kasparas Alisauskas
Zana Jablonskyte
Tadas Gudaitis
Marius Maciulis
Alicia Gian
NAPOLEON EXILED!
October 17, 2008
Frederick Loewe Room
New York, NY
Written & Directed by Adam R. Burnett
Cast
Justin Knudsen as Napoleon Bonaparte
Kate Hurley as Betsy/Joseph
Theresa Buchheister as The Doctor
Samara Naeymi as Maria Letizia
Meg Saricks as Josephine/Cleopatra
Frederick Loewe Room
New York, NY
Written & Directed by Adam R. Burnett
Cast
Justin Knudsen as Napoleon Bonaparte
Kate Hurley as Betsy/Joseph
Theresa Buchheister as The Doctor
Samara Naeymi as Maria Letizia
Meg Saricks as Josephine/Cleopatra
ENORMOUS WEIGHT
June 7 2008
William Inge Theatre
Lawrence, KS
Written by Carlo Matos
Directed by Adam R. Burnett
Cast:
Jenna Bleecker as Dina
Justin Knudsen as Galo
Meg Saricks as Rachel
Brady Blevins as Hook
Lara Thomas as Stage Movements
William Inge Theatre
Lawrence, KS
Written by Carlo Matos
Directed by Adam R. Burnett
Cast:
Jenna Bleecker as Dina
Justin Knudsen as Galo
Meg Saricks as Rachel
Brady Blevins as Hook
Lara Thomas as Stage Movements
NIGHTMARES: AN ARTFUL DEMONSTRATION OF THE SUBLIME
February 12-16 2008
Lawrence Arts Center- Main Stage
Lawrence, KS
Written & Directed by Adam R. Burnett
Assistant Directed by Val Smith
Scenic Design by Nick Kostner
Light Design by Ann Sitzman
Costume Design by Kelly Vogel
Original Music by Christopher Luxem
Cast:
Justin Knudsen as Henry Fuseli
Erik LaPointe as Joshua Chapman
Lara Thomas as Valeria Chapman
Brady Blevins as Dr. Rose/Night Figure/Investigator 1
Meg Saricks as Mary Wollsteonereaft/Night Figure/Investigator 2
Press:
"Nightmare Valentine" (The Pitch)
"One Man's Nightmares" (lawrence.com)
"'Nightmares' to raise eyebrows" (Daily Kansan)
Lawrence Arts Center- Main Stage
Lawrence, KS
Written & Directed by Adam R. Burnett
Assistant Directed by Val Smith
Scenic Design by Nick Kostner
Light Design by Ann Sitzman
Costume Design by Kelly Vogel
Original Music by Christopher Luxem
Cast:
Justin Knudsen as Henry Fuseli
Erik LaPointe as Joshua Chapman
Lara Thomas as Valeria Chapman
Brady Blevins as Dr. Rose/Night Figure/Investigator 1
Meg Saricks as Mary Wollsteonereaft/Night Figure/Investigator 2
Press:
"Nightmare Valentine" (The Pitch)
"One Man's Nightmares" (lawrence.com)
"'Nightmares' to raise eyebrows" (Daily Kansan)
A GREATER RELEASE: A Travelogue
July 15-25 2007
Oldfather Studios
Lawrence, KS
Written by Brady Blevins, Amy Virgninia Buchanan, Adam R. Burnett, Matthew Crooks, & Tosin Morohonfola
Music by Christpher Luxem & Alicia Gian
Lyrics by Chrisopher Luxem
Directed by Adam R. Burnett & Meghan Reardon
Light design by Ann Siztman
Cast
Alicia Gian as The Gypsy Poet
Christopher Luxem as Her Faithful Troubador
Meghan Reardon as Lucille
Jenna Bleecker as Marie/Chorus
Amy Virginia Buchanan as Mary Klayder/Chorus
Matt Crooks as Adam/Waiter
Erik LaPointe as The Great American Novelist
Brady Blevins as Michael/Brady/Chorus
Justin Knudsen as Charlie
Stephen Ferrell as Henry/Chorus
Alex Haynes as Sebastian/Chorus
Lara Thomas as Amy/Chorus
Spencer Holdren as Matt/Chorus
Tosin Morohunfola as Tosin/Chorus
Joe Carey as Van Morrison/Chorus
Adam R. Burnett as Adam/Chorus
Oldfather Studios
Lawrence, KS
Written by Brady Blevins, Amy Virgninia Buchanan, Adam R. Burnett, Matthew Crooks, & Tosin Morohonfola
Music by Christpher Luxem & Alicia Gian
Lyrics by Chrisopher Luxem
Directed by Adam R. Burnett & Meghan Reardon
Light design by Ann Siztman
Cast
Alicia Gian as The Gypsy Poet
Christopher Luxem as Her Faithful Troubador
Meghan Reardon as Lucille
Jenna Bleecker as Marie/Chorus
Amy Virginia Buchanan as Mary Klayder/Chorus
Matt Crooks as Adam/Waiter
Erik LaPointe as The Great American Novelist
Brady Blevins as Michael/Brady/Chorus
Justin Knudsen as Charlie
Stephen Ferrell as Henry/Chorus
Alex Haynes as Sebastian/Chorus
Lara Thomas as Amy/Chorus
Spencer Holdren as Matt/Chorus
Tosin Morohunfola as Tosin/Chorus
Joe Carey as Van Morrison/Chorus
Adam R. Burnett as Adam/Chorus
THE SENSUALIST
February 2-16 2007
Lawrence Arts Center Black Box
Lawrence, KS
Written by Adam R. Burnett
Music by Ian Nichols
Lyrics by Adam R. Burnett
Directed by Adam R. Burnett & Alicia Gian
Costume Design by Lauren Marshall
Lighting Design by Ann Sitzman
Set Design by Adam R. Burnett
Carter Royce Waite as Leonard
Andi Porter as 1
Courtney Schweitzer as 2
Lara Thomas as 3
Joe Carey as Orson
Stephen Ferrell as The Actor
Lawrence Arts Center Black Box
Lawrence, KS
Written by Adam R. Burnett
Music by Ian Nichols
Lyrics by Adam R. Burnett
Directed by Adam R. Burnett & Alicia Gian
Costume Design by Lauren Marshall
Lighting Design by Ann Sitzman
Set Design by Adam R. Burnett
Carter Royce Waite as Leonard
Andi Porter as 1
Courtney Schweitzer as 2
Lara Thomas as 3
Joe Carey as Orson
Stephen Ferrell as The Actor
