Magic Fruit

Written by Michael John Garcés 

Directed by Shishir Kurup 

Times & Dates

November 16 - December 10, 2017 

Performed at Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (1238 W First St, 90026)

Synopsis 

In this culminating show of the Hunger Cycle, Tami, an ex-gang member, sets out on a journey through an apocalyptic Los Angeles. Despite the many challenges she faces- hunger, addiction, financial insecurity and a system she doesn’t really understand, Tami finds unexpected allies as she aims to reunite her family, find a home and just maybe save the world. Set in an alternate reality of mega droughts, methane leaks and temperatures, sea levels and property values that just keep rising, Magic Fruit is a cautionary tale about a future that could never, ever happen because that would be insane. And we’re not insane… are we?

Production Team 

Written by Michael John Garcés

Directed by Shishir Kurup 

Music Composed by Randall Tico 

Choreography by Sheetal Gandhi 

Scenic Design by Nephelie Andonyadis 

Costume Design by Meghan E. Healey 

Lighting Design by Geoff Korf 

Sound Design by John Nobori 

Puppet Design by Lynn Jeffries & Tima Lotah 

Video Design by Sean Cawelti 

Music Direction by Suzanne Patton 

Production Stage Manager - Nikki Hyde 

Video Programmer - Joey Gunthman

House Manager - Iris Gonzalez 

Assistant Costume Designer - Blanca Gutierrez

AEA Business Rep - Christa Jackson 

Associate Director - Bruce Lemon 

Vocal Coach - Christine Menzies 

Associate Technical Director - Pomai Nakoa 

Assistant Scenic Designer - Leah Ramillano 

Set Painter - Jessie Anna Wilton 

Cornerstone Staff/Ensemble 

Cast