Invasive Species

June 3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th at 7pm

June 4th at 3pm

NOW EXTENDED:

June 13 at 7pm

June 15 at 7pm

June 27 at 7pm

June 28 at 9:30pm

June 29 at 9:30pm

Michael Breslin - Director

Louisa Jacobson - Asst. Director

Maia Novi - Writer/Performer

Sam Gonzalez - Performer

Raffaela Donatich - Performer

Julian Sanchez - Performer

Alexandra Maurice - Performer

Amauta M. Firmino - Dramaturg/Producer

Cameron Surh - Projections/Video Engineer

Jesse Char - Sound Design

Maxwell Neely -Cohen - Sound Design

Yichen Zhou - Lighting Design

Max Mooney - Stage Manager

Malena Grandio - Producer

What if acting was a disease, brought on by the poisonous bite of an invasive species of insect called the Acting Bug? What if we actors are all afflicted with a strange illness that causes us to lie about, to pretend to be, to forget even, who we really are? This is the question (one of many) at the heart of Invasive Species, a hilarious new play by Maia Novi, and directed by Michael Breslin, on the false truths of acting, on lying to live, and living to lie. And how immigrating to the United States may just be the role of a lifetime.

Trigger Warning: Discussion of mental health and suicide

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to have two doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine. Patrons will also be required to wear masks when not eating or drinking.