Court of the Grandchildren opens April 8, 2022! In this production, it’s 2051, the older generation that accelerated climate change is being brought to trial. And climate activist Lily thinks she has it all figured out. Until she meets her great uncle, David, who changes her perspective completely. He’s a man from today. She’s a woman from tomorrow. How will she judge him?
We reached out to director Jason Williams to find out more about him and his experience working on this production.
1. What do you imagine 2051 will be like compared to how it's portrayed in the script?
I think it will be different in ways we can't possibly imagine. Even ten years age it would have been difficult to predict how the smart phone would change our world. I hope tinks progress for the better, but that's uncertain. I hope we grow more accepting of each other.
2. Do you love or hate AI and "technology"? Why?
Marx said we need to embrace technology to unlock the full potential of the human. I am not weary of technology, but I am suspicious of that technology being used to manipulate and divide us. Plus I am ashamed I can't remember my friends’ phone numbers anymore.
3. How did you get into theatre?
By accident. I had entered college with the idea of pursuing Engineering, but after my struggle with Calculus II, I rethought my ideas. I was kind of rudderless for a semester so I took an acting course. That is where my love for theatre was born.
4. Do you have any upcoming projects that we should check out?
I will be directing The Little Prince for Montford Park Players. That will open in June.
Biography
Jason Williams is an actor, director and designer that works for many local theatre companies around Asheville. Recent area directing credits include: Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley with Multiverse Theatre Collective, Macbeth and Pericles (performed in Rep), and Peter Pan with the Montford Park Players, Bloomsday and Constellations at ACT’s 35 Below, and The Bald Soprano and My Name is Rachel Corrie in the studio at HART. He admires The Magnetic Theatre's mission of producing brand new works, and would like to thank you for taking a chance on this new work in particular. If you enjoyed tonight's show he encourages you to seek out other performances in our vibrant local theatre scene, and please maybe consider an additional donation to keep more shows like this coming
Court of the Grandchildren is showing at The Magnetic Theatre in Asheville, NC April 8-23, 2022. Grab your tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=132321