The Visit of the Old Woman," a tragi-comedy by Friedrich Dürrenmatt presented in Kosovo in late July of 2009. "The Visit" is a classic tale of bitterness, greed, corruption and democracy. Our production was a collaboration between Catastrophic Theatre (Houston, TX), the Mitrovica Cultural Center and local ngos Blackbird Books and Art & Media. Two dozen artists from Mitrovica and the wider region presented performances of "The Visit" in Mitrovica on July 24, 25 and 26, and in Pristina on July 31 and August 1.
Preview party and premiere of LIFE IS HAPPY AND SAD at diverseworks, Houston TX, December 2 + 3 2009. A few words from those who saw the show for the first time, or who took part in its creation, and a few brief glimpses of the show itself. LIFE IS HAPPY AND SAD, words and music by Daniel Johnston, adapted and directed by Jason Nodler, featuring Matt Brownlie as Daniel, is the follow up to the hit show SPEEDING MOTORCYCLE, and runs @ diverseworks December 2-19, 2009.
Rehearsal footage from Life is Happy and Sad, Catastrophic Theatre's (Houston, TX) long awaited follow up to Daniel Johnstons Speeding Motorcycle chronicling the artists early years in Austin. Mike Hardin is Roky Moon is Goat. Goat wears hats. It is his thing. Because he is Goat.
Rehearsal footage from Life is Happy and Sad, Catastrophic Theatre's (Houston, TX) long awaited follow up to Daniel Johnstons Speeding Motorcycle chronicling the artists early years in Austin. Daniel Johnston (Matt Brownlie) scores a candid interview with Happy (Cathy Power here, usually Joe Mathlete).
Rehearsal footage from the Life is Happy and Sad, Catastrophic Theatre's (Houston, TX) long awaited follow up to Daniel Johnstons Speeding Motorcycle chronicling the artists early years in Austin. Cathy Power of Two Star Symphony shows off her awesome marching glockenspiel thingy.
Rehearsal footage from the Life is Happy and Sad, Catastrophic Theatre's (Houston, TX) long awaited follow up to Daniel Johnstons Speeding Motorcycle chronicling the artists early years in Austin. Superman's (Jeff Johnson of Roky Moon and Bolt) dog mask needs adjusting. Jody assists.
Rehearsal footage from the Life is Happy and Sad, Catastrophic Theatre's (Houston, TX) long awaited follow up to Daniel Johnstons Speeding Motorcycle chronicling the artists early years in Austin. Mike Hardin is Roky Moon is Captain America.
Rehearsal footage from Life is Happy and Sad, Catastrophic Theatre's (Houston, TX) long awaited follow up to Daniel Johnstons Speeding Motorcycle chronicling the artists early years in Austin. Daniel (Matt Brownlie) and Mabel Johnston (Aaron Echegaray) argue in the basement. Hilarity ensues.