COLLECTIVE RAGE: A PLAY IN 5 BETTIES
WRITTEN BY JEN SILVERMAN
DIRECTED BY NATKA BIANCHINI^
September 6 - 15, 2019
Baltimore Theatre Project
Heralded by The New York Times as “a full-tilt lesbian/bi-curious/genderqueer/Shakespearean comedy for everyone,” Collective Rage follows five different women named Betty as they collide at the intersection of anger, sex, and the “Thea-Tah.” Betty is rich; Betty is lonely; Betty’s busy working on her truck; Betty wants to talk about love, but Betty needs to hit something; and Betty keeps using a small hand mirror to stare into parts of herself she’s never examined. Award-winning playwright, Jen Silverman’s absurdist dark comedy is simultaneously hilarious, inspired and boldly unapologetic. Are you ready for the revolution?
CAST
Asia-Ligé Arnold
Betty 3
Rena Marie
Betty 5
Allyson Boate*
Betty 1
Ann Turiano^
Betty 2
Hana Clarice
Betty 4
PRODUCTION
Stage Management provided by Julie Anderson. Set Design by Megan Suder with Costume Design by April Forrer^ and Lighting Design by Thomas P. Gardner^. Sound Design and Composition by Sam Lee^. Safer Spaces training provided by Shawna Potter of Hollaback! Baltimore.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
“There is something powerful and inspiring on stage at Iron Crow Theatre. Not just a comedy, “Collective Rage” is also a poignant rallying cry for the start of a new cultural order, one where the under represented are able to move beyond their imposed barriers, whatever they may be, and join in solidarity and celebration of individuality.” - MD Theatre Guide
“Kicking off Iron Crow Theatre’s 10 Year Anniversary with impressive power, Jen Silverman’s “Collective Rage: A Play in 5 Betties” is a queer/feminist call to arms. Featuring five characters all named Betty, this production smartly helmed by Natka Bianchini, brings to the forefront of our imaginations just how far (or not) we’ve moved the needle on female and/or queer visibility.” - MD Theatre Guide
“Iron Crow Theatre’s cast of Betties doesn’t disappoint with A class performance across the board.” - MD Theatre Guide
* Appearing through an agreement between Iron Crow Theatre and Actors' Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
^ Indicates Iron Crow Theatre Resident Artist.