The Fantastical Dangerous Journey of Q
the fantastical dangerous journey of q
THE FANTASTICAL DANGEROUS JOURNEY OF Q is the story of Q, an upper elementary student struggling with gender and identity issues, who faces the daily difficulties of preoccupied parents, bullying peers, and communication with challenging teachers... but with a bag of tricks shared by Q's neighbor Nix, everyday objects grow and are endowed with powers that allow Q to face larger than life threats head on! This new hour long musical features song, dance, and puppetry.
Produced by Clara Kundin
Directed & Choreographed by Sarah Sutliff
Music Directed by Christina Bottle
Book & lyrics by Ric Averill and music by Dax Dupuy
Puppet Design by Rosa Douglas
Dramaturg & Script Consulting by Mak Morin
Lighting Design by Cassie Cohen
Stage Managed by Nat DiMario
Production History:
2018 Staged reading produced by Rebel Playhouse and Ric Averill in Lawrence, KS
2018 Staged reading produced by Rebel Playhouse in NYC
2018 Workshop production by Rebel Playhouse in residency at the Lawrence Arts Center
2018 World Premiere produced by Rebel Playhouse in residency at the 14th Street Y Theater
Created with support of the Aurand Harris Grant from the Children’s Theatre Foundation of America, a grant from Synergy Services, and a space grant from A.R.T/NY
New York Times Editor’s Pick
2019 New York Innovative Theatre Nominee for Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role, Milo Longenecker
Interview with NY Innovative Theatre Awards
”Musical exploring the world of child gender identity will start in Lawrence, then move to NYC”
“leaves you feeling a sense of joy and optimism.”
“Breaking tradition and challenging normative thinking is the highest goal of Rebel Playhouse, currently presenting a daring and accessible new musical”