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Co-curated by The Ruckus Artistic Director Allison Shoemaker, Literary Manager Mitch Vermeersch and Artistic Associate Melissa Pryor and comprised of new work from across the country, "Tell It…" is a collection of fourteen short plays staged by eleven directors with eighteen actors. Uncovering connections between songs and the plays they inspire, the show seeks out sonic and lyrical relationships. The show features live performances from local musicians, including Elvisbride, Louis and the Hunt and Mitch Mead, each providing their own interpretations of songs. SET LIST Baby Got Back by Jeff Green, a remix of “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-Lot Cartoon Graveyard by Seth Miller, a remix of “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon Case of You by Joshua Davis, a remix of “A Case of You” by Joni Mitchell Directed by Cassy Sanders Do You Love Me Now? by Allie Gruner, a remix of “Do You Love Me Now?” by The Breeders The Former Things by Aaron Dean, a remix of “Alison” by Elvis Costello The Gods Are Crazy Blind by Matthew Wilson, a remix of “Stars are Blind” by Paris Hilton Last Date by Joel Gelman, a remix of “She Don’t Use Jelly” by The Flaming Lips My Brother, The School Shooter by Steve Feffer, a remix of “Jeremy” by Pearl Jam Personal Jesus by Jeffrey Fauver, a remix of “Personal Jesus” by Depeche Mode Play, created by Allison Shoemaker, Joshua Davis, Kathryn Hribar and David Hornreich Pogo by Daniel Caffrey, a remix of “Bounce” by System of a Down Simple Way Café by Jessie Spear, a remix of “Tea for the Tillerman” by Cat Stevens So Many Allies by Timuçin Aker, a remix of “Atoms for Peace” by Thom Yorke Directed by Julie Ritchey TIMUÇIN…………………….….……Timuçin Aker Untitled by Kristian O’Hare, a remix of “Untitled” by The Cure and “Buckets of Rain” by Bob Dylan

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