The current production at Black Rep, Tracy Letts’ Bug is a great diversion from all of the election hoopla and economic woe in your face everyday. Who doesn’t want to divert their mind by mulling over bizarre/terrifying conspiracy theories and indulging in crack-adled delusions of organic, self-propagating big-brother bugs – but wait, are they delusional or are Agnes and Peter (played by Jackie Davis and Cedric Lily respectively) really onto something?
I had the pleasure of contributing sound effects and design to the production, with the aid of my co-conspirator Joe Beats. Everything in this piece comes together so nicely to create an atmosphere that is, well, disturbed. Especially jarring are the gruesome special effects by Michael Dates (who also does design for the hair at Urban Detour).The production runs through the month on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays (pay-what-you-can people’s matinee) at 3pm. To reserve tickets email boxoffice@blackrep.orgTo download the “Bug Mix” I made to accompany the production, featuring music from and inspired by the play, click here.To read what the Projo has to say, click here.