Productions

Egni's Eye

The working title for this piece is under transformation as the work progresses.  Initially called Mrs. Miller's Diary; then Mrs. Miller's Eye and at this time Egni's Eye.

Egni's Eyeis inspired by the true story of Inge Morath, photojournalist and last wife of playwright Arthur Miller. They met on the set of The Misfits when Miller was still married to Marilyn Monroe. Together they had a daughter and three years later a son. The son, Daniel, was born with Down Syndrome. Arthur Miller had the boy sent away against Inge's wishes. Daniel Miller's existence was never made public. Neither parents obituaries, Miller's autobiography Timebends or any of their subsequent publications acknowledge Daniel's existence.

Inge, as photojournalist, wife and mother maintained a precarious balance. She stood with one foot on the edge of the cliff,  as mother to a son with a perceived intellectual deficiency. Her other foot stood on the edge of the opposing cliff, as wife to a man at the pinnacle of intellectual acclaim.

Egni’s Eye explores the negotiations of a similar character.  A mother, wife and artist precariously perched over an abyss.  If  either foot slips, she  will fall and pull all those she loves down with her. In this precarious position of two worlds that, must never publicly connect, negotiations are rampant.

Egni, her best friend, two adult children, a modern day Joe Tiresas atop a set of moving stairs and an odd chorus of characters huddled under the steps sing, banter, debate and provoke. Photographic projections dance, shrink, yell and challenge their maker.  Who falls?  Where do they land?  What do they discover?  What happens after the fall?

Update

A one week workshop was held in March with five actors.  From this, vital development was gleaned.  The work continues.

Future Auditions and Workshops

• Workshop Auditions:  October 23, 24/ 2011
• Workshop: December  5 – 9 th/  2011
• Chorus Auditions:  Feb 5, 6 /2012
• Full Cast Workshop:  Feb 20 – March 2/2012 (two weeks)
• Full Rehearsal:  March 26 – April 6/2012
• Tech/Show at Performance Works:  April 9 – 21/2012

Past Professional Productions Include

• Dirty White
• The Secret Son
• The Glass Box
• doGs
• Naked Oranges
• Jumpin' Jack

Theatre Terrific is committed to creating original theatre works in a creation process that draws inspiration from an ensemble cast of artists who would normally never have the opportunity to work together.  Our diverse inclusive practice includes professional and emerging artists with or without developmental, physical, or mental health issues, gender and language challenges.

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