Tales of Unrest: Joseph Campbell on Stage
Two one-acts adapted from Joseph Conrad's short stories
Arsat is based on Joseph Campbell's short story, The Lagoon: Amidst the political turmoil of 1890’s Malaysia, a noble warrior must choose between fraternal loyalty and his love for a woman. Arsat weaves the art of storytelling, traditional Malaysian dance, and live drumming into a theatrical experience about two men whose relationship is at an impasse – their futures uncertain until they can resolve their past.
One Day More is a one-act by Joseph Campbell based on his short story, To-Morrow: A woman, held in bondage by a tyrannical father, finds solace in her eccentric neighbor’s mad hope for the return of his prodigal son. The son’s arrival shatters her illusion of romance, cultivated by the father, when the son refuses to be bound by family, property, obligation, relationship, and responsibility.
Arsat was directed by Christine Simpson and performed by Kevin Bartlett, Lydia Gaston, Jojo Gonzalez and Tim Kang with muscians John Ko and Wynn Yamami
One Day More was directed by Jonathan Bank and performed by Mel Duane Gionson, Jojo Gonzalez, Maile Holck and Robert Wu
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Set Design: Sarah Lambert Costume Design: Elly van Horne Lighting Design: Stephen Petrilli Sound Design: Dave Morreale Choreographer (Arsat): Michael Jerome Johnson Dramaturg (Arsat): Ivana Cullinan Percussion Score: John Ko & Wynn Yamami Stage Manager: Karen Hergesheimer Assistant Stage Manager: Shayne Dukevitch Assistant Director (Arsat): Jesse Jou Photographer: Ching Gonzalez Postcard Design: Vince Hokia Press: Sam Rudy Media Relations Producer (Arsat): Michelle Chen
