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Qualiaby Ashleigh A Gardner
After intense heat triggers massive reactor explosions across the United States, Alex spends five years alone in a nuclear fallout shelter designed by both of her mothers - one a doctor, the other a robotics and AI scientist. Alex's only friend is Dominic, a computer system, who wishes to be granted a body. When Alex's friend from college gets injured and accidentally finds the bunker, Alex agrees to help him but risks losing the one thing she can't live without.
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First performed at the Be Original Theater Festival, where it was awarded the top grant of $5000 for Best Play, Found Object creative will be taking Qualia Off-Broadway, hopefully in 2025
Audience Reaction
“It's a beautiful show that really resonated with me, with truly transcendent performances that will stick with you long after you leave the theater”
“I'm so thankful I made it out to see this stunning play…Qualia was a beautiful Venn diagram of many of my favorite interests: feminism, science fiction, dystopian settings, and meditations on what it means to be human. Written by the creative and mega-talented Ashleigh Ann Gardner with incredible, moving (and funny!) performances by the entire cast (Megan Borkes and Jason Blackwater!), and wonderful direction by Sara Oliva. Congratulations to everyone! I hope to see it produced and staged more in the future. Everyone deserves to see it. I'll be thinking about it for a while.”
“Do yourself a favor and SEE THIS SHOW! Masterfully directed by Sara Oliva and featuring a stellar performance by Megan Borkes, “Qualia” is not to be missed.”
“Woke up this morning still thinking about Qualia...go see this show”
“OMFG... Qualia... is INCREDIBLE!!! Stop whatever your life is doing and come see this show!!!”
“It's a beautiful show that really resonated with me, with truly transcendent performances that will stick with you long after you leave the theater”
“I'm so thankful I made it out to see this stunning play…Qualia was a beautiful Venn diagram of many of my favorite interests: feminism, science fiction, dystopian settings, and meditations on what it means to be human. Written by the creative and mega-talented Ashleigh Ann Gardner with incredible, moving (and funny!) performances by the entire cast (Megan Borkes and Jason Blackwater!), and wonderful direction by Sara Oliva. Congratulations to everyone! I hope to see it produced and staged more in the future. Everyone deserves to see it. I'll be thinking about it for a while.”
“Do yourself a favor and SEE THIS SHOW! Masterfully directed by Sara Oliva and featuring a stellar performance by Megan Borkes, “Qualia” is not to be missed.”
“Woke up this morning still thinking about Qualia...go see this show”
“OMFG... Qualia... is INCREDIBLE!!! Stop whatever your life is doing and come see this show!!!”
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Five Plays, Written by Five 5 Year Olds, Performed by Five AdultsThough this is not a project that has been successful in getting a run of performances...yet...the Five5Five Project will be resumed as we continue to gather the unedited writing of young minds to present as a fully-fledged anthology soon!
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For a guidance packet to aid your 3-6 year old in writing a short play to be featured on stage or in a published print anthology, download HERE (coming soon)
To submit a play to the Five5Five Project, email us HERE
To submit a play to the Five5Five Project, email us HERE
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Chav! It's A Musical, Innit!Created in 2007 as a response to rise of the British National Party in our shared Essex town, Crowded Logic Theatre Company took Chav! to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and gathered every star rating from 1 to 5 out of 5, teaching Jason Blackwater that art is truly subjective and the content of that art is what is important.
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Press
(at least the press that was still available online)
"there are some genuinely laugh out-loud moments. “'I'’ll suck your cock right now”!' must be the most original cue for a ballad I'’ve ever heard...I think anyone (not affiliated to the BNP) would enjoy this show, so get to the Underbelly" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- BroadwayBaby.com
"the occasional genuinely amusing moment Chav! It’s a Musical Innit will no doubt please most of the punters that opt to see it."
- The List
"Crowded Logic Theatre Company have created a musical that deserves investment.
With the simplest of sets - a rotating board that is either a bus stop or interiors - they have created a hugely enjoyable show, with great characters, that is very well performed. With tweaking, it could easily tour schools....it ends begging for a second act. Arts council - get out the cheque book."
- The Stage
(at least the press that was still available online)
"there are some genuinely laugh out-loud moments. “'I'’ll suck your cock right now”!' must be the most original cue for a ballad I'’ve ever heard...I think anyone (not affiliated to the BNP) would enjoy this show, so get to the Underbelly" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- BroadwayBaby.com
"the occasional genuinely amusing moment Chav! It’s a Musical Innit will no doubt please most of the punters that opt to see it."
- The List
"Crowded Logic Theatre Company have created a musical that deserves investment.
With the simplest of sets - a rotating board that is either a bus stop or interiors - they have created a hugely enjoyable show, with great characters, that is very well performed. With tweaking, it could easily tour schools....it ends begging for a second act. Arts council - get out the cheque book."
- The Stage