Hi Everyone!

I am happy to share my directorial debut with you—a unique theatrical project titled “Who is Sarah Kane?” With some reputable film and TV credits to my name, I am stepping back into the world of theatre as a director for the first time. My passion for Sarah Kane’s work began after I had the pleasure of performing in her play “Crave” twice. These experiences profoundly impacted me, and through a deep study in rehearsal, I became motivated to explore all her plays from a director’s point of view. 

“Phaedra’s Love” will be my company, Sooner Or Lady’s debut theatre production, and it will explore the intricate themes and relationships woven by the brilliant playwright Sarah Kane. We have secured the rights to the show, in addition to two venues, the ACUD Theatre in Berlin Mitte and the Altes Krematorium in Zurich, and we need your support to bring this vision to life.

Project Description

“Who is Sarah Kane?” is a theatrical project dedicated to exploring and connecting the characters from Sarah Kane’s plays, emphasizing the recurring themes and relationships that define her work. Our first production focuses on “Phaedra’s Love,” a play that blends elements of Greek mythology, influenced by Seneca’s Phaedra, and Kane’s unique interpretation as a “comedy.”

As a black queer director living in Berlin, I am passionate about creating spaces for diverse voices, particularly BIPOC directors. This project is an opportunity to cultivate an awareness of intersectionality and empower marginalized voices in the German and Swiss theatre scenes. Our goal is to provide a safe space for actors to learn and express a unique worldview influenced by my cultural background, exploring the power of myths and archetypes throughout the rehearsal process.

Artistic Vision

Our production aims to captivate theatre-goers who appreciate powerful and thought-provoking performances. We will integrate movement, voice, puppetry, and innovative stage design to create a memorable and immersive experience. Using the tools and exercises from Jane Drake Brody’s “Acting, Archetype, & Neuroscience: Superscenes for Rehearsal and Performance,” we will explore character and performance in a deeply impactful way through archetypes and myth.

Having been introduced to this method during my acting studies at university, and working closely with Jane Drake Brody herself, I am eager to apply these techniques to “Phaedra’s Love” for my directorial debut. The rehearsal phase will span two months, culminating in a performance at the ACUD Theatre in Berlin Mitte in November 2024, followed by performances in Zurich, and an extended run in Berlin upon return.

Why Your Support Matters

Bringing “Phaedra’s Love” to life requires a collaborative effort and sufficient resources. Your contributions will help cover:

– Venue rental costs for ACUD Theatre in Berlin Mitte and Altes Krematorium in Zurich.

– Compensation for actors, crew, and creative team members.

– Stage design, costumes, and puppetry materials.

– Travel and accommodation expenses for our team.

– Marketing and promotional efforts to reach a wider audience.

All donors will get a free private link for a live stream of our performances in Berlin and Zürich.

Donors of €100 will receive one free Sooner Or Lady merch item.

Donors of €500 or more will get a producer credit and one free merch item.

Donors of €1,000 or more will get three free merch items and an executive producer credit.

By supporting this project, you will be helping to amplify marginalized voices in theatre and support an innovative production that challenges and inspires. I have attached the supporting documents for budget transparency, clearly showing that our campaign goal is well below our total budget as we wait to hear from other pending state and foundation funding requests. Despite this, we are determined to bring the show to life, and your support is crucial for making this a reality. We greatly appreciate your assistance.

Thank you!

I am passionate about sharing my vision with theatre lovers and the arts community. Your support will enable us to create a piece that resonates on a profound level and leaves a lasting impression. Join us in supporting one of Sooner Or Lady’s artistic initiatives by donating to our IndieGoGo campaign. Your contribution will make a meaningful impact for this, and future projects to come.

Thank you for your generosity and belief in the power of diverse storytelling.

Are there any other cool Sooner Or Lady projects?
 

Our feature film “Plus (n)One” is currently in development, where we are working with two reputable co-producers based in Germany.

Campaign Video Transcript:

“Hi, my name is Jared Lorenzo, and I am excited to share with you—a unique theatrical project titled ‘Who is Sarah Kane?’ As someone who has worked in film and TV credits, I’m now stepping back into my roots of theatre as a director for the very first time.

My passion for Sarah Kane’s work began after performing in her play ‘Crave’ twice. These experiences had a profound impact on me, and through deep study in rehearsal, I became motivated to explore all her plays from a director’s point of view. Our debut production, ‘Phaedra’s Love,’ will delve into the intricate themes and relationships woven by the brilliant playwright Sarah Kane.

“’Who is Sarah Kane?’” is dedicated to exploring and connecting the characters from her plays, emphasizing the recurring themes and relationships that define her work. We’ll start with ‘Phaedra’s Love,’ a play that blends Greek mythology with Kane’s unique interpretation as a ‘comedy.’ We have secured performances at the ACUD Theatre in Berlin Mitte and the Altes Krematorium in Zurich, and we need your support to bring this vision to life.

As a black queer director living in Berlin, I am passionate about creating spaces for diverse voices, particularly BIPOC directors. This project aims to cultivate awareness of intersectionality and empower marginalized voices. Using tools and exercises from Jane Drake Brody’s ‘Acting, Archetype, & Neuroscience,’ we will explore character and performance in deeply impactful ways, integrating movement, voice, puppetry, and innovative stage design.

Bringing ‘Phaedra’s Love’ to life requires a collaborative effort and sufficient resources. Your contributions will help cover venue rentals, compensation for our talented team, stage design, costumes, travel, and marketing. By supporting this project, you’ll help amplify marginalized voices in theatre and support an innovative production that challenges and inspires.

I am deeply passionate about sharing my vision with theatre lovers and the arts community. Your support will enable us to create a piece that resonates on a profound level and leaves a lasting impression. Please consider donating to our Indie GoGo campaign and be a part of this exciting journey. I thank you for your generosity and belief in the power of diverse storytelling.

Much gratitude.”