Loft Ensemble presents World Premiere of Mud

Loft Ensemble in North Hollywood has announced the first production of its 10th anniversary season, the world premiere of Mud by Bree Pavey. Directed by Pavey, the cast will feature (in alphabetical order) Biniyam Abreha, Antwan Alexander II, Lemon Baardsen, Britt Crisp, Emilie Crotty, Madylin Sweeten Durrie, Travyz Santos Gatz, Barbera Ann Howard, Silas Jean-Rox, Robert Jolly, Matt Lorenzo, Maia Luer, Benjamin Marshall, Kristian Maxwell-McGeever, Ignacio Navarro, Sarah Nilsen, Danielle Ozymandias, Benjamin Rawls, and Mitch Rosander. There will be 12 performances only, beginning Friday, August 19, and running Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm through September 11.

After the collapse of society, a group of people band together for safety, survival, and community. As they begin to rebuild, they examine the failures of the past with an eye on Truth. But can they escape the Beast that haunts them and avoid falling into the holes humanity has left behind?

Scenic design is by Madylin Sweeten Durrie, lighting design is by Tor Brown, costume design is by Jennifer Christina DeRosa, sound design is by Tor Brown and Bree Pavey, and properties mistress is Natasha Renae Potts. Fight choreography is by Marc Leclerc, assistant director is Jennifer Christina DeRosa, and the stage manager is Mace Bullington. Pavey and Sarah Nilsen produce for Loft Ensemble along with associate producers Marc Leclerc, Matt Lorenzo, and Sarah Sommers.

General admission is DONATE WHAT YOU WANT. The performance schedule is Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 7pm. Seats may be reserved online at www.loftensemble.org or by phone at (818) 452-3153.