A collaboration with Anam Cara Theatre Company, Obstructure opens on August 12th! We reached out to Zoe Hawkins-Wells to find out more about them and what working on this unique production has been like.
What is this show about in 3 sentences or less?
One's experiences in and out of time, in and out of connection, in and out of inanimate objects and in and out of darkness. The hilarity of anticipation and expectations. Survival. The absolute necessity of being connected to something, someone, smaller and bigger than oneself.
What’s the process of creating this production been like?
Facing fears, collaborative, meandering, fun.
What’s your favorite thing about working on this production?
Feeling comfortable breathing closely to other people, happily, without the fear of dying.
In what ways have you been preparing for this production?
I have been engaging in not getting in my own way, creating group exercises, and jumping into the box of the non-linear.
How did you get into theatre?
I have been immersed in creating and producing theater even since I landed on Earth. My mother was a dancer and actress on the Dean Martin Show and my dad, a rock musician with The John Wells Delegation. They both are 80 years old and still kickin in, making art. and performing original work.
Biography
Zoe Hawkins-Wells, originally from Key West Florida, moved to Asheville in 2013. Trained in dance, performance and technical theater, she earned her BA in Dance/Drama at the Colorado College, and trained at The American Dance Festival, Dell'Arte Physical Theater....She has stage managed, designed lights, choreographed and performed at The Red Barn Theatre, Tennessee Williams Fine Arts Center, Perseverance Theater, Lord Leebrick Theater, The Arden Theater, Pig Iron Physical Theater, Philly Fringe.... She toured as a company member for The Dance Theater of Oregon and was the Artistic Director of the Brazen Hussies Dance Company based in Key West. She now is a certified dog trainer and canine mental health advocate at The Upward Dog, a pursuit that satiates dogs' needs and educates their humans. (www.upwarddogtraining.com). Hugs to my friend Bethany Bereman whose voice and energy lives on even though so many years have passed. And many thanks to Dub for this opportunity and adventures in partnership.
Obstructure is showing at The Magnetic Theatre August 12-20, 2022. Grab your tickets here: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=134506