The Whirligig
Directed by Raven Lorraine
Come along and witness the exciting journey of the Whirligig! You may know them as "helicopter seeds;" those small spinning buds that fall from trees. Join us as we explore the life of this awesomely aerodynamic maple seed as it experiences the transformative cycles of nature. Our journey takes us from tree tops, to water fountains, to birds' nests, and more through the use of props, shadow puppets, and dance to show you just how whimsically wonderful the Whirligig can be!
Come along and witness the exciting journey of the Whirligig! You may know them as "helicopter seeds;" those small spinning buds that fall from trees. Join us as we explore the life of this awesomely aerodynamic maple seed as it experiences the transformative cycles of nature. Our journey takes us from tree tops, to water fountains, to birds' nests, and more through the use of props, shadow puppets, and dance to show you just how whimsically wonderful the Whirligig can be!
Streamed for Free in Spring 2021
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Support for The Whirligig is provided in part by
the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, the Andrew Family Foundation Jr. Board,
the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts
the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, the Andrew Family Foundation Jr. Board,
the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Virginia Commission for the Arts
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Cast
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Maria Simpkins (Performer) is a multidisciplinary artist with specialties in movement based social justice works. She defines herself and work as creativist; spaces for positive change. Her most recent works include: Boiling Point with Convergence Theatre, Joy: Maria, and The Decameron with Synetic Theater. Regional credits: Snow Queen, Synetic Theater; Winters Tale, The Wheel; Cat In The Hat, Adventure Theater. Non Regional Credits: For Colored Girls, touring; The Witch of Edmonton, The Underground; Speak Up Speak Out, Detroit Actor's Theater; In The Blood, Young Fenix.
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Eirin Stevenson (Performer) Arts on the Horizon debut! Fairy Field Trips (Witch of the South/ Adventure Theatre MTC), Crowns (Jeannette/ Creative Cauldron), The Velveteen Rabbit (Child/ Adventure Theatre MTC), Forest Treás (Steph/ Pointless Theatre), Rite of Spring (Ensemble/ Pointless Theatre), Visions of Love (Ensemble/ Pointless Theatre), Anon(ymous) ( Anon/ Theatre Prometheus), Bully (Tanisha/The Interrobang Theatre Company). Eirin is thankful for this rewarding experience! Much love to all artists!!!
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Artistic Team
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Raven Lorraine (Director) is a director, an actor, and an activist currently residing in the Washington DC area. A proud member of Actor's Equity Association, she has performed all across the country with professional companies such as Virginia Repertory Theatre, Synetic Theatre, Hampstead Stage Company, The National Theatre for Children, and The John F. Kennedy Center's Theatre for Young Audiences. Raven has also worked as a teaching artist and children's theatre director with Educational Theatre company, Cadence Theatre Company, and at Henrico High School Center for the Arts. She is an active Company Member with Only Make Believe DC and Synetic Theatre and serves as a Board Member and Facilitator with The Conciliation Project whose mission is "to promote, through active and challenging dramatic work, open and honest dialogue about racism and oppression in America in order to repair its damaging legacy."
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Genevieve Dornemann (Stage Manager) is a stage manager in the DC Metro Area. She is happy to be returning to Arts on the Horizon for Snapshots: The Whirligig after working on Drumming with Dishes last spring. Other previous stage management credits include productions at Imagination Stage, Synetic Theater, and Theater Prometheus. Genevieve is excited to be involved in bringing creative programming to young audiences at home!
Video editing services for The Whirligig were provided by Tolentino Visuals
