ANGEL NUMBER NINE
July 7 – July 30, 2023
Adapted by James L. Rogers III and Jenny McConnell Frederick from the novel by James L. Rogers III
Original Music composed by Shawn Northrip
Directed by Jenny McConnell Frederick
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1020 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington DC 20036
When Angel meets Cupid in a bar and her band gets an opening slot on a tour, life takes some unexpected turns into a past she tried to leave behind. Part rock show, part booze-soaked road trip through the dive bars and dark clubs of the late 90’s east coast music scene, Angel Number Nine shows us that the things we need are sometimes found on the roads we tried to avoid.
Rorschach has transformed a two-level former retail space at 1020 Connecticut Avenue NW into a dingy 90s rock club, complete with a working bar. There is be a pre-show experience with curated listening stations, vinyl for sale, and an exhibit highlighting hidden histories of DC music.
ABOUT THE EXPERIENCE
Audience members will enter the venue lobby via the street level door. When the house opens, audience will descend a flight of stairs to the performance space. (There is an alternative entrance to the lower level that does not require stairs. Please email us at info@rorschachtheatre.com if you’d like this additional info so we can help you coordinate access.)
Once on the lower level, guests may remain seated for the entire performance. You may choose to shift in your seat to follow the 360 degree action, but there is no additional walking required to see the play.
The play includes a live rock band. We’ll offer earplugs at the box office for anyone who would prefer to use them during the songs. Please feel free to contact us at info@rorschachtheatre.com if you have any other questions.
“It’s part road trip, part romance, part rock show, part love letter to the ’90s indie music scene, and all bleeding heart.”
DC Fray Magazine
This project is produced in partnership with Lerner Enterprises and The Golden Triangle BID and with support provided by the DC Commission for the Arts and Humanities.
FEATURING
Ian Armstrong
Billy Bob Bonson
Veronica Rose Bundy
Lauren Farnell
Kate Kenworthy
Irene Hamilton
Bri Houtman
Max Johnson
James Carlos Lacey
Constance (CC) Meade
Robert Bowen Smith
Understudies
Izzy Gholl
Lydia Gifford
Shana Laski
Danielle Ray
Designers
Set Nadir Bey
Costumes Ashlynn Ludwig
Assistant Costume Designer Cody Von Ruden
Lighting Maryanne Meadows
Sound Ian Vespermann
Props Luke Hartwood
Video Kylos Brannon
STAFF
Music Director Shawn Northrip
Production Manager Germar Townsend
Technical Director Christian Sullivan
Master Electrician Malory Hartman
Stage Manager Caraline Jeffery
Associate Stage Manager Natasha Sánchez
House Manager Tabitha Littlefield
Box Office Manager Michael Kyrioglu
PRODUCERS
Randy Baker
Jenny McConnell Frederick