West of Jesus
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World Premiere
Suggested Donation: $350
Synopsis:
West of Jesus follows the true story of author Steven Kotler’s quest to uncover the origins of a surfing myth. The story followed a fantastical legend of the Conductor, a mysterious figure who could control the weather and waves with a wand made from human bone. The journey led Kotler to Mexico, Indonesia, and Hawai’i. That journey also become a personal mission of self-exploration and unravelling the mysteries of belief and our ancient connection to the ocean. This adaptation by Neal Utterback captures the magic of Kotler’s seminal text and serves as a love letter to the sport, lifestyle, and art of surfing.
Bio:
Neal Utterback is an Associate Professor of Theatre. He has a PhD in Theatre and Cognitive Science from Indiana University, Bloomington. Recent work includes Hamlet (International College Theatre Festival), Citizen Cyborg and The Picture of Dorian Gray, both Greener Planet Award winners at Planet Connections Theatre Festivity in NYC. American Western and The Picture of Dorian Gray (nominated for Outstanding Production and Outstanding New Writing in Theatre) appeared at the 2009 and 2010 International Dublin Gay Theatre Festival, Dublin, Ireland. His play, “Second.” was also selected for publication in the “Plays and Playwrights 2005” anthology by The New York Theatre Experience, Inc. Scenes and monologues from “Second.” were also published in Best Stage Scenes 2004 and Best Women’s Stage Monologues 2005 and Best Women’s Monologues of the Millennium.