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P.O.V.V. [Prisoner of View / Point of War]
Punctum, ASU’s resident experimental theatre company melds physical and technological artistry to explore what it is to be human in a time of both interactive technology and war. Rooted in P.W. Singer’s book Wired for War and Nicholas Carr’s essay in The Atlantic, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?”, P.O.V.V. was collaboratively written and created by the Punctum company. Recipient of Best Original Script: ariZoni Awards, 2013 Directors: Brian Foley and Megan Weaver Scenic and Costumes: Anastasia Schneider and Brunella Provvidente Lights: Adam Vachon Media: Jacob Pinholster with Daniel Fine Sound: Julie Rada Photos: Brian Foley |
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The Survivor’s Way When Alex Oliszewski was nine years old, he watched as his father was stabbed to death in his own home. Wrestling with memories, nightmares, and shadows while seeking to make a connection, he learns that you are the stories that you tell: you are only what you sing. This interdisciplinary work is crafted with a multiplicity of cameras and projectors, but most importantly, heart. Written by Alex Oliszewski Director: Brian Foley Media: Alex Oliszewski and Daniel Fine Costumes: Jennifer Brautigam Lights: Adam Vachon Original Music: He Plays With Ghosts |
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Fatboy by John Clancy A contemporary reworking of Alfred Jarry’s Ubu Roi, Fatboy is John Clancy’s brash comedic condemnation of American excess. Using vulgar humor and larger-than-life characters, Fatboy points his finger directly at the hypocritical American dreamer. Director: Brian Foley Scenic: Carson Alcoser Costumes: Alyx-Marie Kleinsteiber and Erin Wenrick Lights: Collin Mulligan and Jennifer Tuchband Sound: Celeste Brown Photos: Tim Trumble |
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Dog Act by Liz Duffy Adams Liz Duffy Adams’ quirky and powerful play about humanity and honor surviving and thriving in a world that no longer has a place for those values. Live performance, as manifest through a mistranslated echo of vaudeville, holds the potential to bring people together in a way that borders on magic. Director: Brian Foley Scenic: Aaron Dilley Costumes: Anastasia Schneider Lights: Collin Mulligan Media: Daniel Cariño Sound: Canyon Stewart Photos: Tim Trumble, Brian Foley, Aaron Dilley, Collin Mulligan |
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Frankenstein: A Pro-META-thus Bound For ASU’s Center for Science and the Imagination’s Fundraising Gala for the Frankenstein Bicentennial Project, Brian led a team to create a visual centerpiece addressing moral, scientific, and aesthetic issues surrounding Dr. Frankenstein’s creation, both in the novel, and in the many adaptations of the character for film and other media. Project Leader: Brian Foley Performer: Brian Foley Scenic: Chelsea Pace, Brian Foley, and Thomas Lytle Makeup: Adriano Cabral & Briana Gaydusek Media: Ryan Kirkpatrick Photos: Chelsea Pace |
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The Fall of the House of Escher
Punctum, ASU’s resident experimental theatre company, takes a foray into the intersection of quantum physics, M.C. Escher’s tessellations, and Edgar Allan Poe’s mysterious Usher family. In this ‘choose your own adventure’ theatre premiere, the audience navigated through a series of stories getting closer to the mystery at the very beginning of time. Created by Punctum Directors: Brian Foley and Megan Weaver Scenic: Brunella Provvidente Costumes: Anastasia Schneider Lights: Adam Vachon Media: Matthew Ragan Sound: Stephen Christensen Photos: Tim Trumble, Matthew Ragan |
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Godspell
Collaborating with Mesa Encore Theatre to find a new approach to this oft-produced musical, Brian stripped the text down to nearly the original parables, and re-arranged some music and modules to bring a greater clarity to the building of community that lies in the subtext of the script. The Mesa Encore production was called 'Spellbinding' and 'a very serious gift' by the Mesa Performing Arts Examiner. Written by Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak Director: Brian Foley Musical Director: Debra Jo Davey Scenic and Props: Brian Foley with Anastasia Schneider Costumes: Mickey and Rhea Courtney Lights: Collin Mulligan Sound: Canyon Stewart Photos: Sarah Rodgers |
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The Hysteric Collaborating with Carol Lee Sirugo and Found In New York Productions, The Hysteric received 4 Star Reviews across Canada. “Filled with lots of physical comedy and wickedly clever use of props, The Hysteric is a ton of fun. But amidst the silliness...the show also has something worthwhile to say about the subtle and not-so-subtle ways bad men infantilize women and condition them to distrust their own voice.” CBC Manitoba, 4 Star Review Written by Carol Lee Sirugo Director: Brian Foley Scenic, Costumes, and Props by the Company Photos: Jim Moore |
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Bruce Munro Opening at the Desert Botanical Gardens Brian Foley Dynamic theatre developed Five Original Costumes for the opening night celebration for the Bruce Munro installation of fantastical lighted art. We were fortunate to also have Aurora by Vessel join us for the event. Director: Brian Foley Costumes by Kelsey Kelleher Dancers courtesy of Convergence Ballet--Jennifer Cafarella Aurora by Vessel: Rachel Bowditch |
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AZ Jewish Historical Society
Heritage Awards Banquet In collaboration with the ASU School of Music, Brian Foley Dynamic theatre produced an original 40-minute cabaret show "Memories of Music", and stage-managed the entire event. Special thanks to everyone involved for such a wonderful evening with such fantastic music! Writer/Director/Choreography: Brian Foley Musical Director: Miles Plant School of Music Liaison: Adrienne Goglia Featuring the Herberger String Quartet and Dani Shraibman on piano |
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The Who's Tommy
The classic 1969 Rock Opera. We explored this album through a few different lenses--we had a representation of The Who on stage, which allowed us to explore the process of writing the album and seeing how the different voices of the band members made it into the final product. We had a teen fan of the band onstage as well, to see how the music is used by young people to help them escape from the pressures of life. And Tommy was played by 6 actors, both men and women, to allow us to fully explore the mirroring motif, and because you don't need to be a man to rock out. Director: Brian Foley Musical Director: Marcus Denton Scenic: Ron Keller Costumes: Patti Dugger Lights: Tom Fitzwater Choreography: Brian Foley and Courtney Skye |
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Weird Romance
Sometimes I direct a show just because I've always wanted to see it on stage. Having been a huge fan of the soundtrack from the 1992 production at the WPA, I jumped at the chance to put this show, about the ways technology can help or hinder deep human contact, on the stage. I'm particularly proud of the collaboration between young singer/actors Itzel and Aubrey with costume designer Patti Dugger to bring to life the character of Nola from age 6 to a nonagenarian death. Book by Alan Brennert; music by Alan Menken; lyrics by David Spencer Director: Brian Foley Choreographer: Janelle Paris Musical Director: Marcus Denton Scenic: Ron Keller Costumes: Patti Dugger Lights: Tom Fitzwater |
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World Clown Festival
I'm always happy to perform, stage manage, direct, event-manage, or do whatever is required of me. I get to collaborate and connect with the world's very best clowns, and I get a chance to up my game with new exercises, new inspirations, and new intercultural connections with international performers and audiences. Thanks to A.E.M.I. and Hilario Productions for continuing to invite me to the festivals! |