Fairy Tales for the Anthropocene

ISU Theatre's Fairy Tales for the Anthropocene

October 11-13, 2024

By Jaisey Bates, Diana Burbano, Ty Defoe, Darcy Parker Bruce, Tiffany Antone, and Amanda Petefish-Schrag

Embark on a captivating journey that blends enchantment and provocation as we delve into the complex tapestry of the Anthropocene epoch—a crossroads marked by the interplay of survival, extinction, humanity, nature, and the imagination. Fairytales for the Anthropocene features puppetry, live actors, and new short plays by U.S. playwrights. This production contains mature content.

October 11 and 12 at 7:30 pm
October 12 and 13 at 2:00 pm

Performed in the M-Shop, ISU Memorial Union

General admission $20; youth and ISU students Free. Limited seating for this show. General admission tickets available through the M-Shop. Free ISU student tickets available only at the door. Tickets will be sold at the door if available. Advance purchase is highly recommended. 

ISU Theatre Accessibility Statement: "Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in all ISU Theatre events. If you require a reasonable accommodation to do so, please contact ISU Theatre at least one week prior to the event. isutheatre@iastate.edu, 515.294.2624.

The Collection
The Fall by Amanda Petefish-Schrag
The Return of Las Maris by Diana Burbano
Portus by Tiffany Antone
Little Blue 52 by Jaisey Bates
The Guests by Darcy Parker Bruce
The Ballad of Smokey Quartz by Ty Defoe

ISU Theatre Playgoer's Guide: Discover the artists and history behind this season's productions in the ISU Theatre Playgoer's Guide. The guides are a resource for anyone interested in learning more about a production. They include artist biographies, stories about the historical, social, and artistic context of the production, discussion questions, and activities for students and teachers.

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Cast

  • Ensemble; Butterfly in "The Return of Las Maris"; Guest in "The Guests" - Katie Ammerman
  • Ensemble; Little Blue Puppeteer in "Little Blue 52"; Sarah in "The Guests" - Lilly Bradford
  • Ensemble; Isaac Newton in "The Fall"; Puppeteer in "The Return of Las Maris"; Portus in "Portus" - Roman Combs
  • Ensemble; Painted Turtle in "The Ballad of Smoky Quartz" - Christina Hernandez
  • Ensemble; Eve in "The Fall"; Mama Puppeteer in "Little Blue 52"; The Guests in "The Guests" - AnaLyn Kozelsky
  • Ensemble; Red Riding Hood in "The Fall"; Portus in "Portus"; Wolf in "Little Blue 52" - Scout Kuehn
  • Ensemble; Johnny Appleseed in "The Fall"; Toña in "The Return of Las Maris"; The Guests in "The Guests" - Michael McAuliff
  • Ensemble; Voice of Little Blue in "Little Blue 52" - Mady Ney
  • Ensemble; Puppeteer in "The Return of Las Maris"; Portus in "Portus"; The Guests in "The Guests" - Will Rasmussen
  • Ensemble; Pandora in "The Fall"; Lulu in "The Return of Las Maris"; Voice of Mama in "Little Blue 52" - Christy Salcido
  • Ensemble; Grandmother in "Little Blue 52" - April Tan

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