FIGHTS
FLYING V FIGHTS
Love is a Battlefield
JUNE 2014
WORLD PREMIERE
In classic Flying V fashion, this original, ensemble based, devised piece is a collection of vignettes looking at different types of Love and Relationships through the lens of Fight Choreography and Staged Violence. Kung Fu, Dance, Professional Wrestling, Clown, and an epic Pillow Fight all come together to help make our most physical show yet. Love will break your heart. Like a fist to the face.
Conceived by Jonathan Ezra Rubin and Jason Schlafstein
Directed by Jonathan Ezra Rubin
WHERE
The Writer’s Center in Bethesda
WHEN
June 20-29, 2014
TEAM
CAst
Theresa Buechler
Danny Cackley
Natalie Cutcher
Rebecca Hausman
Jon Jon Johnson
Robert Bowen Smith
Creative
Conceived by Jonathan Ezra Rubin and Jason Schlafstein
Directed by Jonathan Ezra Rubin
Technical Direction: Andrew Berry
Prop and Set Design: Andrea “Dre” Moore
Lighting: Kristin A. Thompson
Sound: Neil McFadden
Costume Design: Jesse Shipley
Audience Design: Tea Shearer
Dramaturgy: Megan Reichelt
Associate Director: Jason Schlafstein
Stage Management: Chelsea Crenshaw
Photos: Ryan Maxwell
REVIEWS
“Sexy, visceral, and physical, Flying V’s original ensemble piece Flying V Fights: Love is a Battlefield packs a wallop.”
– Jeffrey Walker, DC Theatre Scene
“Overall, FLYING V FIGHTS: LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD is a strong production, and this cast has synced together extremely well. ”
– Heather Nadolny, DC Broadway World