Critics Agree: Graphic Novel + Stage Play = Awesomeness
Due to popular demand, Manic Pixie Dream Girl: a graphic novel play
has been extended for a week through February 17. San Francisco Chronicle called playwright Katie May “an intriguing
new voice” and exclaimed director Jon Tracy’s work as a “crisp and concentrated
production.” Bay Area Reporter added
that MPDG is “fun
with occasional dollops of existential thoughtfulness.” The added performances
at the A.C.T. Costume Shop Theater
(1117 Market Street, San Francisco) are at 8pm
on Thursday, February 14 through Sunday,
February 17. Tickets ($25-$40)
are available for purchase at brownpapertickets.com or at 415.799.8350.
Two indie art forms intersect in the
world premiere production of Manic
Pixie Dream Girl: A Graphic Novel by Bay Area writer Katie May. This darkly comic story follows
a struggling graphic novelist who falls in love with a mysteriously silent manic
pixie dream girl and explores what happens when she becomes more than just a
character type. Told in the style of a comic book, this world premiere production
is directed and designed by Jon Tracy
and features the art of Rob Dario. More
Judd Apatow than William Shakespeare, MPDG
is a Guinness®-drinking, pop-culture referencing punch in the theatrical gut.
Commissioned by PlayGround, MPDG is
produced by PlayGround, Manic Pixie Productions (Katie May, Liz Anderson, and Jim Kleinmann) and David
Steele.
What: Manic Pixie
Dream Girl
a world premiere play by Katie May
directed by Jon Tracy
featuring the art of Rob Dario
a world premiere play by Katie May
directed by Jon Tracy
featuring the art of Rob Dario
Told in the
style of a comic book, this world premiere play follows a struggling graphic
novelist who falls in love with a mysteriously silent manic pixie dream girl
and explores what happens when she becomes more than just a character
type. More Judd Apatow than William Shakespeare, MPDG is a beer drinking, pop-culture referencing punch in the
theatrical gut.
When: Through February 17, 2013 (Performs Thursdays through Sundays
at 8pm)
Where: The
A.C.T. Costume Shop Theater (1117 Market Street, San Francisco)
Pricing: $25–$40
Info and tix: brownpapertickets.com
415.799.8350
415.799.8350