Nyad’s Dream

August 25th at 7:00PM

August 26th at 9:30PM

August 27th at 3:00PM

Juliann Lavallee, Writer/Producer/Assistant Director
amani meliyah, Director
Grace Terdoslavich, Stage Manager
Malakai Brodie, Script Advisor/Production Assistant
Abigail Lo, Intimacy Director
Gabrielle Rodriguez, Production Assistant
Mira Singer, Magic Advisor

Caeden Musser, Actor (Owen)/Production Assistant
Robin Murray, Actor (Aiden/Phoenix)
Mars Madalyn, Actor (Devon)
Raekwon Fuller, Actor (Ryder)
Maleek Rae, Actor (Williams)

Nyad’s Dream is a queer magical realism play that takes place in modern day San Francisco Bay. Phoenix, a twenty seven year-old mixed media artist and nonbinary animal advocate, nearly drowns in a surfing accident. Though the ocean kindly washes them ashore, when their best friends (and chosen family) Owen and Devon discover them, Phoenix does not recognize them nor even remember their own name. Later, at the hospital, Doctor Ryder discovers irregularity in Phoenix’s brain scans. Strangely, during their appointment, Phoenix’s memory mostly returns with the exception of the time after their accident. Their friends celebrate as it seems Phoenix has recovered but ordinary things set them off like the sound of the tides or the touch of a shell. Even more startling, when Phoenix touches a wounded turtle, it heals. They keep this revelation to themself, yet this new power has a darker side.

CW: Trauma

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of two doses of an approved covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times.