The Cast |
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Karissa Marston as Kate
Evan Wallace is Alan.
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Christina Ricucci is
Angie. |
Alexa Radson is
Lynn. |
Taylor Stone is
Tyler. |
ABOUT THE SHOW
Written for the stage...
A Place Where People Go to Die is an adaptation of the screenplay After the Storm that was a Nicholl Fellowship Quarter finalist.
A Place Where People Go to Die is about exactly that… what is it inside people that forces them to give up on their life, and why do others who face the same trauma or even worse decide to live on? This story follows the life of Kate and her most impactful moments that have led her to isolate herself. Now a recovered addict and living a very safe and mundane life. Kate has decided to come back home to face one last fear that she can’t quite shake. Tired of the dark world she was born into and longing to escape her horrific past, she has forced herself to find that place that people go to die… metaphorically and literally as she arrives at the grave yard of Pete. Her ex-boyfriend who took his own life three years ago. Now, ready to confront him and maybe follow his steps, her plans are put on hold after she crosses paths with an old friend, Alan, who shares the same guilt and emotional turmoil that Kate is feeling. Together they revisit past events and remember the people who have affected their lives… and finally, they’ll have to make a difficult decision…
A Place Where People Go to Die is a play about depression, isolation, grief, suicidal tendencies, mental illness, loss of faith, and through it all, this is also a play about hope and survival. In all the darkness that this play presents, this is also a dark comedy. The play contains graphic dialogue, scenes of sexual acts, and drug content.
This is the third production produced by Caffeine High Productions, led by Mark Anthony Smith. After two produced comedies written in rhyming couples, A Place Where People Go to Die is a dramatic comedy written in pros. As the first non-verse produced play, CHP hopes to bring a completely different style of theater incorporating drama, comedy, and entertaining spectacle to the stage.
Written for the stage...
A Place Where People Go to Die is an adaptation of the screenplay After the Storm that was a Nicholl Fellowship Quarter finalist.
A Place Where People Go to Die is about exactly that… what is it inside people that forces them to give up on their life, and why do others who face the same trauma or even worse decide to live on? This story follows the life of Kate and her most impactful moments that have led her to isolate herself. Now a recovered addict and living a very safe and mundane life. Kate has decided to come back home to face one last fear that she can’t quite shake. Tired of the dark world she was born into and longing to escape her horrific past, she has forced herself to find that place that people go to die… metaphorically and literally as she arrives at the grave yard of Pete. Her ex-boyfriend who took his own life three years ago. Now, ready to confront him and maybe follow his steps, her plans are put on hold after she crosses paths with an old friend, Alan, who shares the same guilt and emotional turmoil that Kate is feeling. Together they revisit past events and remember the people who have affected their lives… and finally, they’ll have to make a difficult decision…
A Place Where People Go to Die is a play about depression, isolation, grief, suicidal tendencies, mental illness, loss of faith, and through it all, this is also a play about hope and survival. In all the darkness that this play presents, this is also a dark comedy. The play contains graphic dialogue, scenes of sexual acts, and drug content.
This is the third production produced by Caffeine High Productions, led by Mark Anthony Smith. After two produced comedies written in rhyming couples, A Place Where People Go to Die is a dramatic comedy written in pros. As the first non-verse produced play, CHP hopes to bring a completely different style of theater incorporating drama, comedy, and entertaining spectacle to the stage.
Our Crew
Production Designer - Mary Blandino
Also, a production designer for our last produced show at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival for the Defecate-ables. Mary is an experienced artist with a special resume, consisting of a diverse group of pieces ranging from paper mache, ink and water colors, acrylic painting, she has some kick ass furniture designs, and has worked on other projects in film.
Click below her profile to see her website!
Also, a production designer for our last produced show at the 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival for the Defecate-ables. Mary is an experienced artist with a special resume, consisting of a diverse group of pieces ranging from paper mache, ink and water colors, acrylic painting, she has some kick ass furniture designs, and has worked on other projects in film.
Click below her profile to see her website!
Poster Art - Skyler Gonzalez
Skyler has done the art work for the past three productions of Caffeine High Productions...
Thanksgiving Is Tradition of Sin (TITS) in 2015, The Defecate-ables in 2017, and now for A Place Where People Go to Die. Skyler specializes in abstract art. Just take a look at his website to some of the amazing work he does.
Skyler has done the art work for the past three productions of Caffeine High Productions...
Thanksgiving Is Tradition of Sin (TITS) in 2015, The Defecate-ables in 2017, and now for A Place Where People Go to Die. Skyler specializes in abstract art. Just take a look at his website to some of the amazing work he does.
From left to right.
Stage Manager Julia Mcgee, ASM and costume assistant Stephanie Vargas. House Manager and Props and Costume Assistant Colleen Coghlan.
Julia is a former child actor and a recent college student at Cal Poly Pomona. She's returning to her arts roots as Stage Manager. Stephanie is a photographer and lover of movies. She'll be working in many aspects of the production. Colleen made many contributions to our last production of the Defecate-ables in production design and costumes. She'll be returning for a second production.
Stage Manager Julia Mcgee, ASM and costume assistant Stephanie Vargas. House Manager and Props and Costume Assistant Colleen Coghlan.
Julia is a former child actor and a recent college student at Cal Poly Pomona. She's returning to her arts roots as Stage Manager. Stephanie is a photographer and lover of movies. She'll be working in many aspects of the production. Colleen made many contributions to our last production of the Defecate-ables in production design and costumes. She'll be returning for a second production.
