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A TACTILE DINNER Viva la degustacione! a synæsthetic experience in seven-courses inspired by the Futurists adapted and directed by Carmen C. Wong Marking the 100th anniversary of Futurism, banished? productions cordially invites everyone to celebrate the passé-ist glory of Futurist degustation: a tactile seven-course “meal” of gastronomic revolution! Pasta Prohibited!

Rad Reviews for A TACTILE DINNER!

"As experiential theater goes, this effort, by the D.C.-based banished? productions and artistic director Carmen C. Wong makes for a giddy little refreshment."
- Washington Post

"This is no show, it is an experience, and one I exhort you not to miss."
- Washington City Paper

"A "once-in-a-lifetime" kind of show... that reawakens the senses of its audience.
- We Love DC

The Menu
Course 1: Polyrhythmic Salad
Course 2: Aural Sensations
Course 3: Aerofood
Course 4: Magic Food
Course 5: Visual Nutrients
Course 6: Totalrice
Course 7: Tactile Vegetable Garden
Digestivo

Playing as part of the 2009 Capital Fringe Festival at
The Arthur S. Flemming Center (1426 9th St. NW, map)

Performances:
Sat 07/11: 7p, 9:15p
Sun 07/12: 3p, 6:15p, 8:15p
Mon 07/13: 7:30p
Sun 07/19: 4p, 7:30p
Mon 07/20: 7p, 9p (extended)

Artistic Collaborators

Carmen C. Wong* - Producer/Director/Concept
Niell DuVal* - Producer/Technical Director/Props
Levia Lew* - Producer/Set & Lighting Designer/Concept
Samantha Vick-McGill - Chef
Josh Hermias - Sous-Chef
Ken Hays - Narrator

Melissa Krodman* - Choreography
Carrie Monger* - Choreography
Otis Ramsey-Zöe* – Dramaturgy Assistance
Emmett Williams* - Videography, Sound & Music

*Denotes performance as server alongside

Emma Campbell
Stephanie Davio
Ken Hays
Jessica Seo

Working Behind the Scenes

Alli Bailey – Marketing Assistance & Press Contact
Amy Cesal – Graphic Designer
Joseph Price – Webmaster & Box-Office Manager
Yvonne Reyes – Craft Services & General Assistance
Samantha Vick-McGill & Stephanie Davio – Costume Sweatshop Workers

Marie Schneggenberger - Costume Advisor
Timothy Ball - Props (Machine)
Sean Hennessy - Props (Serving Ware)

Excerpt from video "Pasta for Victory": Zach Schlappi
"Mystery in the Kitchen" Music for Visual Nutrients course: 6

Many heartfelt thanks to those who helped grow our local produce & food used in the show:
Chesapeake Greenhouse of Sudlersville, MD
Garner's Produce of warsaw, VA
Reid's Orchards & Winery of Orrtanna, PA
Smallwood's Veggieporium of Berryville, VA
Spiral Path Farm of Loysville, PA

DELIRIOUSLY SPECIAL thanks to…

Emmaus Services for the Aging
Shaw Main Streets
Industrial Truck Association
Big Bear Cafe
Kah 100% Natural and Organic Skincare
Duplex Diner
Vegetate Restaurant and Lounge
Timor Bodega at 200 Rhode Island Ave.

Anna Blasco
Stacey Carlberg
Arlene Collins
Craig Huzway
Laura Kellner
Lana Labermeier
Sarah Lengyel
Kimberly Logan
Alex Padro
Rick Pelasara
Marie Schneggenberger
Robin Shuster
Dawn Troupe
Kim Wee
Kathleen & Marty DuVal-Smith

Press Release (PDF)

Photos by Emile Benjamin, Joshua Hermias, and Rhett Rebold