God’s Ear

by Jenny Schwartz
Erika Chong Shuch, director
Shotgun Players, Ashby Stage 2010

designers:
Allen Willner, lighting
Lisa Clark, set
Daveen DiGiacomo, soundand composer
Valera Coble, costumes

featuring:
Zehra Berkman, Lenora
Joe Estlack, Guy
Melinda Meeng, Tooth Fairy
Ryan O’Donnell, Ted
Nika Ezell Pappas, Lanie
Keith Pinto*, GI Joe/Flight Attendent
Beth Wilmurt, Mel
*Member of Actors' Equity

Schwartz's fragmented language and director Erika Chong Shuch's swirl of movement are a compelling frame for the bravery and mistakes and hallucinations (in the guise of cameos by the Tooth Fairy and G.I. Joe) that occur as parents navigate their loss.

Accolades for this one are flowing in, and the show's run has just been extended.

—7x7 Magazine

Read about Erika’s approach to directing God’s Ear