hillcountry underbelly

Pa’s fall down a deathtrap rattles through the land like thunder. His ghost appears in limestone, prophesying a great flood will take the hillcountry by storm. His six surviving orphans must head to higher ground to elude their demise. Watch the pack aim to outrun and outsmart every obstacle on the outskirts in the fierce pursuit of life. How do you survive a flood when you’ve lost your roots?

Performed in the VORTEX Yard in the summer of 2011, featuring: Robert Pierson, Caroline Reck, Mark Stewart, Jenn Hartmann, Kelli Bland, Noel Gaulin, Emily Tindall, and Jacob Trussell. Photography by Derric Fore.

written by Elizabeth Doss

music by Mark Stewart

co-directed by Dustin Wills

co-directed by Keri Boyd

scenic design by Lisa Laratta

costume design by Dustin Wills

projection design by Noel Gaulin

sound design by Robert Pierson

lighting design by Natalie George

stage managed by Amber Loftis

asst. stage managed by Spring Karlo

technical direction by Tyson Estes