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

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.”

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

MEDIA

PRESS

“Angel Number Nine made for a fun and worthwhile evening, hitting so many spots on my “things I love to see in the theater” bingo card: bisexual and queer representation, kick-ass rock music, naturalistic dialogue, magical realism, and a truly immersive experience.”
“Rorschach’s permanence lies in the liminal space of the imagination. Finding the next space is part of the artistic adventure.”