Marsh Rising
One-Night-Only performances of rising talent at The Marsh. Marsh Rising presents works in progress that may be ready for an extended run. For information about putting on a Marsh Rising show, e-mail David Hirata at david@themarsh.org
Adam & Eve On A Raft
Performed by The Book of Jones
Directed by Elizabeth Baron & Aine Donnelly
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 7:30pm
60 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 15+
Tickets: $15
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- October 16, 2019 7:30 PMAdam & Eve On a Raft 10-16-19 (SF)
Show Description
“Adam & Eve On A Raft” is the story of a man and a woman exiled from paradise. They dance, drink, grieve, quarrel and love through wonders and horrors of contemporary America. The story unfolds through dream-like monologues and original songs in the classic American songbook style. The piece was awarded “Best of Fringe”by the 2018 San Francisco Fringe Festival.
Artist Biography
The Book of Jones began as the Americana band Along Came Jones, led by classically trained singer, guitarist, and composer Dennis Finnegan. Lyricist Johny Blood began performing brief monologues between the songs, and eventually they “flipped the script” and fit the songs to the spoken parts to create a theatrical piece. They are joined by singer/songwriter Kathy Sparling, who was released two albums of her own, and Bay Area performer Juliana Sorem. The Book of Jones has performed at the Fringe Festival and the Marsh Theater and other Bay Area venues.
Welcome to the Cancer Cafe
A Benefit for the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic
Written & Performed by Judith C
Directed by Rebecca Fisher
Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 7:30pm
60 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 18+
Tickets: $15
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- November 6, 2019 7:30 PMWelcome to the Cancer Cafe 11-06-19 (SF)
Show Description
This serious, yet often funny show, demonstrates the transition from provider to patient and what lessons this role reversal may have.
Much of her motivation for writing and performing this piece comes from the way the media portrays cancer heroes, cancer miracles, and people that ‘fight’ for their lives. She presents options other than the fighting model as a response to cancer.
In the course of the show, using actual conversations with providers, Judith portrays her interactions with the medical establishment in hopes that there can be better understanding of the journey and choices faced by a person with a catastrophic diagnosis.
Performance tonight benefits Charlotte Maxwell Complementary Clinic
“I’ve worked for 30 years with people who are writing and performing their own stories. In that time I’ve heard a lot of people give witness to the trials of having a life threatening disease. Judith Dambowic goes further than anyone I’ve encountered. She gets the awful contrasts of fear and courage, agency and impotence, armor and vulnerability.”
David Ford – “the dean of solo performance” —SF Chronicle
Artist Biography
Judith C, PT, Clinical Specialist in Chronic Pain, had decades of clinical and teaching experience as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a Chronic Pain Management Program.
At age 58, she received a diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, with no clear and accepted treatment path, and a limited life expectancy. She unexpectedly began writing and performing as part of a class to help her manage the ‘new normal’.
Harsh Sadness
Written & Performed by Marsh Madness 2018 Winners:
Edna Mira Raia, James Sundquist, & Dan Foley
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 7:30pm
60 minutes | No Intermission | Ages 18+
Tickets: $20
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- November 20, 2019 7:30 PMHarsh Sadness 11-20-19 (SF)
Show Description
What’s behind door number one? It’s HARSH SADNESS, America’s favorite game show of death! Grab your tissues, join our live studio audience and watch as three sincere contestants tell their saddest stories, knock on death’s door, and win your votes. One beloved masochist will spin the wheel on misfortune to end their pain, all in front of YOU. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll execute someone.