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“Immersed me in the mysterious beauty” - Lisa Wolfe, The Christian Century
Brace yourselves for a captivating and thought-provoking theatrical experience as Next Stage proudly presents "Meaningless." This unique solo performance, starring Oklahoma City-based Rodney Brazil, will grace the stage at the Fort Worth Fringe Festival. With four shows running from September 8th to September 10th, 2023, this is a limited engagement that promises to leave audiences spellbound. You can catch the performance at The Gallery Theatre at Arts Fort Worth, located at 1300 Gendy St, Fort Worth, TX 76107.
"Meaningless" offers a unique twist - a word-for-word rendition of Ecclesiastes from a modern translation, without commentary or proselytizing. The result is a mesmerizing monologue that combines humor, introspection, and existential ponderings. The show blurs the lines between comedy and introspection, prompting laughter and contemplation in equal measure.
Cast and Creative team for Meaningless at Fort Worth Fringe Festival
Cast
Rodney Brazil
The Teacher
Rodney Brazil is an Oklahoma City-based performer. Acting credits include A Christmas Carol, Frost/Nixon, Disney’s Newsies, The Odd Couple, The Rocky Horror Show, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; Little Me, OKC Rep; The Divine Sister, Arsenic & Old Lace, Psycho Beach Party, The Boom; Texas: A Music Drama, Palo Duro Canyon; Schoolhouse Rock, Live!, Oklahoma Children’s Theatre. As a playwright, his works include All My Ex-Boyfriends are Gay and Worthy Causes, along with several collaborations, including Penetration: The Game Show.
Rebecca McCauley
Voice of The Editor
Rebecca McCauley is a film, theatre, and voice-over actress based in Oklahoma City. Film credits include Rainbow Around The Sun, Making Arrangements, and The Christmas Child. Theatre credits include a years-long stint as Mother Earth in the interactive Mother Earth Touring Show for children and Queen Tamora in Titus Andronicus at Reduxion Theatre. She is a co-founder of Next Stage.
Todd Clark
Voice in the Wind
Todd Clark is a prolific creative director, graphic designer, illustrator, typographer, director, producer, collaborator, and photographer. He is a frequent collaborator with the Factory Obscura collaborative and a co-founder of Next Stage.
Destyni Williams
Voice in the Wind
Destyni Williams (Voice in the Wind) Theatre credits include A Christmas Carol, Head Over Heels, Matilda, Carousel, and Kinky Boots at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma; Little Shop of Horrors, Meadow Brook Theatre; Ain’t Misbehavin, Rock of Ages, Big Fish, Joesph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, University of Central Oklahoma.
Creative Team
Emily Etherton
Director
Emily Etherton is an OKC-based theatre artist who, over her many years in the arts, has acted, directed, and written her way through the gamut. She has produced independent theatre at Ghostlight Theatre Club and KnockDownDragOut Productions and is a former executive director for The City Cabaret OKC. As an actor and director with extensive experience with contemporary theatre, musical theatre, and sketch comedy, this is her first time tackling the Bible. Emily is thrilled to be exploring the mysteries of Ecclesiastes with Rodney Brazil as his director, as well as stepping into the role of The Editor for select performances.
Todd Clark
Marketing Graphic Design
Todd Clark is a prolific creative director, graphic designer, illustrator, typographer, director, producer, collaborator, and photographer. He is a frequent collaborator with the Factory Obscura collaborative and a co-founder of Next Stage.
Holly McNatt
Scenic Artist
Holly McNatt is an artistically-driven, free-spirited artist and writer with a short list of diverse clients. She has also appeared in several films, including Cry Me a River, The Uterus Chat, and Alone with My Accordion
Keith Ferguson
Costume Design
Anna Holloway
Dramaturg
Roberta Sloan
Show Consultant
FreeSound.org
Sound Effect Source Recordings
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