Karen Hudson as a sunflower. Photo by Michelle V. Agins for the New York Times, Aug 14, 2021, Arts Section
Simon Kowalchuk-Swartz, left, hauled the instruments with the pianist-composer Doug Rogers, and guitarist Melissa Bell, who helped write the play. Photo: Michelle V. Agins for the New York Times
Photo: Michelle V. Agins for the New York Times
THE SCIENTISTS: DREAM ON THE FARM 2021
Created and Performed by the Farm Arts Collective Ensemble
WATCH THE REEL HERE
Created and Performed by the Farm Arts Collective Ensemble
WATCH THE REEL HERE
Photo by Michelle V. Agins for the New York Times
"Dream on the Farm is a wake up call"
Jonathan Charles Fox, The River Reporter, Aug 2020
"Dream on the Farm merges theater and environmentalism"
Isabel Braverman, Sullivan County Democrat, Aug 2020
The Farm Arts Collective inspired, educated and delighted with their most recent production, "Dream on the Farm." -- Liam Mayo, The River Reporter, Aug 2021
Jonathan Charles Fox, The River Reporter, Aug 2020
"Dream on the Farm merges theater and environmentalism"
Isabel Braverman, Sullivan County Democrat, Aug 2020
The Farm Arts Collective inspired, educated and delighted with their most recent production, "Dream on the Farm." -- Liam Mayo, The River Reporter, Aug 2021
Performing CARBON METHANE BLUES from THE SCIENTISTS at the International Human Rights Arts Festival at the Wild Project, NYC, Dec 2021.
Performing at the Ecological City Parade in the East Village, NYC, May 14, 2022. Featured in AMNY.
DREAM ON THE FARM: 2020
Mother Nature holds an Extinction Event to warn humans of their destructive and risky behavior on the planet
DREAM ON THE FARM created and performed by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble of 21 musicians, actors, stilt walkers, ecologists, farmers, and members of the Lenape-Nation of PA. Directed by artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk, the experience is designed as a walking tour around the farm. Aug 6-10, 2020
Tannis Kowalchuk (Mother Nature), Jess Beveridge (Spindra the Spider), Annie Hat (Stardust), Doug Rogers (Farmer), Gregg Erickson (Praying Mantis), Jon Jon Thomas (DJ Frog), Julia Kerhly (Luma, Deity of Atmosphere), Cecilia Parker (Dierdre Deer), Michael Chojnicki (Dexter the Pigeon), John Roth (Sunny the Salesman), Babe Howard (Storm Chaser), Celeste Crowley (Violin), Devon Church (Music), Ada Roth (Cave Woman/Shadow Puppet team), Janus Adams (Grandmother Nature, Voice), Mimi McGurl (Assist Director), Melissa Bell (Writer/Guitar/Shadow Puppet team), Mark Dunau (Writer), Manon Manavit (Shadow Puppet Director/Writer), Sue Currier (Set, Props, Costumes) Karen Flood (Costume Consultant).
Mother Nature holds an Extinction Event to warn humans of their destructive and risky behavior on the planet
DREAM ON THE FARM created and performed by the Farm Arts Collective ensemble of 21 musicians, actors, stilt walkers, ecologists, farmers, and members of the Lenape-Nation of PA. Directed by artistic director Tannis Kowalchuk, the experience is designed as a walking tour around the farm. Aug 6-10, 2020
Tannis Kowalchuk (Mother Nature), Jess Beveridge (Spindra the Spider), Annie Hat (Stardust), Doug Rogers (Farmer), Gregg Erickson (Praying Mantis), Jon Jon Thomas (DJ Frog), Julia Kerhly (Luma, Deity of Atmosphere), Cecilia Parker (Dierdre Deer), Michael Chojnicki (Dexter the Pigeon), John Roth (Sunny the Salesman), Babe Howard (Storm Chaser), Celeste Crowley (Violin), Devon Church (Music), Ada Roth (Cave Woman/Shadow Puppet team), Janus Adams (Grandmother Nature, Voice), Mimi McGurl (Assist Director), Melissa Bell (Writer/Guitar/Shadow Puppet team), Mark Dunau (Writer), Manon Manavit (Shadow Puppet Director/Writer), Sue Currier (Set, Props, Costumes) Karen Flood (Costume Consultant).
