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Prepare to embark on an otherworldly journey with ‘Trash Planet,’ a gripping new science-fiction play that catapults you into the heart of an intergalactic saga. Follow a band of intrepid survivors marooned on a colossal, planet-sized landfill in a distant galaxy, where every scrap becomes a lifeline and survival is the ultimate prize. Their fragile existence is upended when a mysterious newcomer emerges from the wreckage, disrupting their precarious balance and forcing them to confront their deepest fears and desires.
As tensions mount and alliances shift, the group must navigate treacherous terrain, both literal and metaphorical, to forge a path home amidst the towering heaps of refuse that define their world.
‘Trash Planet‘ is a thrilling exploration of resilience, adaptation, and the indomitable human spirit in the face of overwhelming odds.
Content warning: Mentions of (no depictions) suicide, homicide, and drug use
Cat McCarry’s review, Austin Chronicle, August 22, 2024
Written and Directed by Marian Kansas
Stage Managed by Jessika Land
Starring Joanna Gunaraj as Maribel, Katy Matz as Julia, Meredith O’Brien as Ma, N.R. Oglesby as Critter, Brennan Patrick as Cam, Madi Luebbers as Teeny, Madison Laird as Jasmine
Costume Design by Remy Joslin
Scenic Design by Cody Arn
Lighting Design by Gavin Kenter
Poster artwork designed by SJ Anderson
Fridays-Sundays,
August 16 – August 25, 2024