INMOTION THEATRE

Engage with, Explore, and Discover storytelling through the lens of physical theatre.

The mission of InMotion Theatre is to produce and present theatrical experiences—original works and adaptations—that highlight dynamic, thought-provoking, and imaginative storytelling, allowing accessibility primarily through the channels of physical expression.

HOW?

SUNLIGHT INTERIOR

A physical play, in one act, in response to the visual art works of Edward Hopper and Rene’ Magritte and related sources.

Note*: This production is a re-imagining of production, MOONLIGHT INTERIOR, originally conceived and Directed by Yo-EL Cassell Off-Broadway at the Sande Shurin Theatre, NYC, 2005. 

Location: Studio One Theatre, 855 Commonwealth Avenue

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Dedicated to Keaton James Cassell and all who embrace their sunlight interiors.

“The world about us would be desolate except for the world within us.”-Wallace Stevens

The production supported in part by an Arts Grant from The BU Arts Initiative: bu.edu/arts

CREDITS

CREATIVE TEAM:

Conceive, Written and Directed by Yo-EL Cassell

Text Contribution:     Cayenne Douglass

Opening and Closing Text:   Alan Watts

Dramaturg:                            Sarah Shin

Assistant Director:                 Siena McMahon

Movement Assistant:             Isabel Van Natta

Installation Design:                Won Ju Lim with students from Installation class

Lobby Photography Design:  Toni Pepe with students from Photography class

Original Composition:             Gabriel Harrison and Jay Rauch

DESIGN AND PRODUCTION TEAM:

Scenic Designer:   Christa Tausney

Costume Designer:   Azucena Dominguez

Lighting Designer:   Mark Fortunato

Sound Designer:     Stephanie Yackovetsky

Projections Designer:   Jonas Hayes

Properties Designers:   Kayla Williams and Carli Condemi

Technical Director:        Kaitlyn Bradway

Stage Manager:            Angela Dogani

Productions Manager:    Jenn Ruygt

“We must be willing to let go of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” -Joseph Campbell

CAST:

The Office Worker/The Flyer (Orville)/ Ensemble;  Michael Valladares

The Sweeper/The Trainer (Monty)/Ensemble: Julian Manjerico

The Isolated/The Horse (Chama)/Ensemble: Derek Crosby

The Dreamer/The Butterfly (Loie)/Ensemble: Amanda Harris

The Usher/The Dancer (Melody)/Ensemble: Frances Hellums

The Distant Couple/The Lovers (Damiel and Marion)/Ensemble: Neil Kelly and Emma Finnerty

The Nighthawks/The Comedians (Avner and Bello)/Ensemble: Dillon McGuire and Jules Tanner

Mr. Tanner/Musician:   Jay Rauch

THE JOURNEY

A physical play in 2 acts in response to Herman Melville’s Moby Dick and Sena Jeter Naslund’s Ahab’s Wife and related sources.

Location: Joan and Edgar Booth Theatre

The production supported in part by an Arts Grant from The BU Arts Initiative: bu.edu/arts

"It is by going into the abyss that we recover the treasures of life.”-Joseph Campbell

CREATIVE TEAM:

Conceived, Cocreated, Cowritten and Directed by Yo-EL Cassell

Cocreated and Cowritten by Corianna Moffatt

Script Contributions and Dramaturgy by Georgia Williamina Zildjian

Sea Shanty Arrangement and Coaching; Chrstine Hamel

Assistant Director: Jeremy Ohringer

Movement Assistant: Emily Trantanella 

Movement Captains: Dana DePirri and Nicholas Walker