Event
Touch
Science and spirit entwine when Kyle, a reserved young astronomer, and Zoe, his flamboyant, faithful soul mate, recklessly fall in love. When something as profoundly dark, random and chaotic as the night sky tears them apart, Kyle traces through his past as he struggles to reconnect to the world instead of retreating to the cosmos. Touch is a tender reminder that time and space are wondrous, miraculous healers, and that within even the most sheltered parts of the heart there exists a bright flash of hope.
Written by Toni Press-Coffman. Ms. Press-Coffman is a Bronx-born playwright who has authored more than 15 plays, they include "CHILDREN OF THE LAND", "DEAN THE SUBLIME," "THE FEAST," and "TRUCKER RHAPSODY." "TOUCH" was produced at the 2000 Humana Festival and later produced in 2003 at the Women's Project.
Directed by Bryan Bellomo.
Featuring the members of Dig Theatre Group (in alphabetical order):
Bryan Bellomo - former Artistic Director of The Sacred Fools Theater Company, was a producer/director of their long-running late-night comedy smash, "CRIME SCENE." Acting highlights include: "VIEW OF THE DOME" (Garland Award, Best Comedy Ensemble); "WANT'S UNWISHED WORK"(LA Weekly Nom, Best Comedy Ensemble); "SHE LOVES ME" (Irene Ryan Nomination); "HENRY IV 1 & 2" (American Globe Theatre); "AS YOU LIKE IT" (Touchstone); and "DANCING AT LUGHNASA"(Michael);
Dawn Burdue - She was most recently seen in Fresh Baked Theatre's original work, "SORRY, WE'RE CLOSED," as well as in the films, "CROWS OF LULLABY," "CAESAR & OTTO'S SUMMER CAMP MASSACRE," and "MILK AND HONEY";
Tristan James Butler - a graduate of UCLA's School of Theatre, Film and Television, appearing as Iago in "OTHELLO," Macbett in "MACBETT," and was the recipient of the Natalie Wood acting award as King Sejo in Oh Te Sak's "LIFECORD." He also received a Dean Goodman Award for Best Ensemble at the Spreckles Center production of Neil Simon's "THE GOOD DOCTOR";
Kristina Denton- theater credits include "THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES" and Cecily in "THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST". Her film work includes over 20 independent films, several of which she also helped produce and develop. She can be seen on the big screen in "FATHER VS. SON" (with Modern Family's Eric Stonestreet) scheduled to be released in fall 2010.
Produced by Dig Theater Group (www.digtheatre.org)
a not-for-profit theater ensemble that aims to combine true naturalism with sensitive theatricality. Founded in 2010 its mission is to produce new and classic works that lighten and embolden the spirit, revel in the poetry of language, and create theatrical experiences through distinct and human portraits.
DTG believes that theater is elevated to an art form through a relentless pursuit into text and craft, by exploring and sharing meaningful events, real emotions, honest behaviors, hidden cultures, and questioned philosophies. DTG commits to the reverent act of digging, digging, and digging deeper still. Plainly and simply, Dig Theater Group just digs theater and it is grown from, and nurtured and supported by, a community of those who also 'dig' theater.
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