The Giant Squid

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WORLD PREMIER PHILADELPHIA FRINGE FESTIVAL 2008
REMOUNTED IN 2012

The ocean’s benthic silt holds mysteries some might suggest are best left to lie. Professor Thaddeus Broom is not such a someone. In his terrestrial presentation, he and his team will teach you of the briny deep, bring you to gasp with salty wonder, and coax open your wide pockets to aid in his return journey to the realm of the Giant Squid.


PRODUCTION TEAM

Director: Adrienne Mackey
Performers/creators:
Robert DaPonte, Leah Walton, Justin Jain, David Johnson, Bradley K Wrenn, and Jenna Horton 
Writing: Tim Sawicki
Sound Design: Mark Valenzuela
Lighting Design: David O’Connor
Prop and Costume Design: Alisa Sickora
A Co-Production with The Berserker Residents


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PRESS

“The Giant Squid is innovative, packed with little surprises, fine-tuned, and wonderfully wacky… And it sizzles.” –Howard Shapiro, The Philadelphia Inquirer

“Mixing screwball comedy, inventive props and some sprinklings of Eldrich horror, Squid is full of life and exciting performances.” –Will Dean, City Paper