DYSPHORIA
WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY ALEC DUFFY
“The idea that human beings are perfectible is probably as old as the human race. But where are all those primitive feelings of anger, lust and revenge supposed to go? And do gods, gurus and self-control really work? In his satiric parable “Dysphoria,” Alec Duffy paints a picture on the wall of humanity’s cave, and it isn’t pretty.”
“Alec Duffy’s new theatre piece “Dysphoria” is a remarkable work of theatrical imagination… It’s both entertaining and intellectually invigorating.”
Dysphoria follows five members of a religious sect as they prepare to carry out the utopian vision of their late founder. Inspired by the controversial history of the Shambhala Buddhist community, this drama depicts characters forced to reconsider their faith, their sexual mores and their future together as they build a new community.
Written & Directed by Alec Duffy
Performers: Nisi Sturgis, Amy Laird Webb, David Frank, Masayasu Nakanishi, Marshall York
Costume Design: Jessica Pabst
Scenic design: Justin Townsend
Lighting design: Miranda k Hardy
Composer: Dave Malloy
Produced in 2007 in association with the Ontological-Hysteric Incubator at the Ontological Theater (NYC).
Photos by Ryan Jensen.