Written by Meghan Brown
Directed by Kristen Osborn
B. Iden Payne Theatre, University of Texas at Austin
Position: Media and Scenic Designer
The Tasters is a darkly funny, sharp new play that explores the nuances of political resistance, self-interest and individual action taken to create hope in the face of hopelessness. It begs the question: when forced to choose between our ideas, personal safety and the wellbeing of humanity at large – what do we do? This play follows three tasters, Bianca, a long time taster who writes mental letters to her baby bump, Elyse, the captured leader of the rebellion and Corrine, a devout follower of the Great Leaders, who have an important job — eating delicious, gourmet meals and then waiting to see if they die of an undetectable poison. When Elyse goes on hunger strike, the reverberation of her choice threatens to disrupt the order of their world and change the course of history.
Costumes: Harri Horsley
Lighting: Ron Collins
Sound: Jeffrey Levin
Production Photos: Jackson Cobb and Jacob Eaker