Elephant's Graveyard
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A new work written and directed by Jade Rosina McCutcheon, The Elephant's Graveyard takes a close look at
getting older and being "put out to graze." It explores the ways we deal with our elderly and our fears of old age
and dying: In whose arms shall I die? Where are my children? Why am I alone after giving so much of my life to
those I love?
Dear Friends of Sideshow Physical Theatre,
Welcome to the sixth production of Sideshow Physical Theatre. Formed in 2002, Sideshow was created as a
laboratory for the faculty of the Department of Theatre & Dance to explore new performance forms and ideas through
the realization of original dance and theatre. This year we are excited to present The Elephant's Graveyard
written and directed by Professor Jade Rosina McCutcheon. This new work explores the ways we deal with our elderly
and our fears of old age and dying. Dr. McCutcheon's The Elephant's Graveyard also showcases the talent of
many of our excellent faculty: John Iacovelli, scenic design, Tom Munn, lighting design, Maggie Morgan,
costume design and Bella Merlin, acting.
All of us at Sideshow feel it is important to push the boundaries of performance and to question the traditional
forms of presentation on the stage. By weaving the different textures of text, movement, song and media, we can
create whole new languages that capture our unique experiences of living in this world. We welcome the interaction
and feedback from you, the viewer, in these fearless explorations.
Next year in our 2010-2011 season, we are pleased to present a work by our newest faculty member, Bella Merlin. TILLY
NO-BODY is a one-woman theatre piece to be devised and performed by Ms. Merlin, a UK actress. Based on the life
of German actress, Tilly Wedekind, the piece interweaves strands of original writing, biography, physical theatre,
original cabaret songs, and letters and threads from her husband Frank Wedekind's plays.
Sideshow Physical Theatre is a resident performing company of the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the
Performing Arts and the resident professional company in the UC Davis Department of Theatre & Dance. We would like
to thank Don Roth and Jeremy Ganter of the Mondavi Center for their support and partnership in these productions.
So, once again, welcome to The Elephant's Graveyard. Enjoy and be challenged by this unique journey through
the world of aging as written and directed by Jade Rosina McCutcheon.
Della Davidson
Artistic Director, Sideshow Physical Theatre