Magical Exploding Boy Takes to the Stage at Next Theatre Company
Evanston's Next Theatre Company continues its 29th season with the second offering in their Dark Night Series. Magical Exploding Boy by Chicago-based writer and performer Dean Evans begins Friday, March 26 at Evanston's Noyes Cultural Arts Center.
Darkly comical and completely wordless this one-person show reaches beyond the limits of language to turn the conventions of Mime and Clown on their heads. From a child with mind control powers, to an amoeba struggling for life, to a man cast helplessly adrift in outer space, this unique new show transforms space to present an original story. Magical Exploding Boy is physical comedy that transcends the need for written word with a refreshingly offbeat and existential voice of its own.
"I'm truly thrilled to introduce Dean and his fantastic work to Next's audiences," said Artistic Director Jason Southerland. "Our first Dark Night offering by Theatre Zarko this season opened whole new doors to our audience as well as introducing new audiences to our work. It's proven to be a fruitful collaboration for all and we believe that Magical Exploding Boy will continue that exciting trend."
Dean Evans is a professional Actor, Mime Artist, and Clown. He has studied Mime and Physical Theater at The School for Mime Theater, The Ohio State University, and with masters Marcel Marceau, and Stephen Niedzialkowsky. Additionally, he has trained in Clown and Eccentric Performance with Avner Eisenberg and Julie Goell. Evans is an ensemble member of The Neo-Futurists, with whom he created such original shows as Picked Up, Drag, and The Dean Evans Show. In 2006 he received the After Dark Award for his performance in company's production of The Santa Abductions. His work in 2009 included the critical-acclaimed production of Strange Interlude produced by The Goodman for their Eugene O'Neill Festival, as well as a trip to the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal with Second City's completely non-verbal show Reverie, directed by Dexter Bullard. Dean Evans has developed a distinctive style of performance that combines his twisted humor with mimetic techniques, clowning, and original sound. Visit Dean's personal website at www.DeanEvans.net. Dean teaches Clown, Mime, and Physical Performance through Chicago Physical Theatre which can be found online at www.ChicagoPhysicalTheater.com.
For more information and tickets visit www.NextTheatre.org