Forensic and the Navigators & States of Shock

Sharing the same bill with States of Shock, Forensic and the Navigators is set in the post-apocalyptic future, where two rebellious men attempt to liberate an asylum run by a vicious opposing faction. As the story plays out, it becomes clear that the two sides may not be so different in their thinking. First performed in 1967, many parallels in this piece can be drawn to present-day conflicts, with both funny and disturbing results. Forensic and the Navigators was written by Sam Shepard; it is directed by Tom Amici.

States of Shock is a brilliant exploration through the landscape of the tortured minds of two army veterans, played against the cold indifference of those who are not touched by war. It first appeared at the American Place Theatre on April 30th, 1991, an apparent response to the 1st Gulf war, but the power of this drama forces the audience to conclude that any war is hell. States of Shock was also written by Sam Shepard; it is directed by Joe Benenati.

There is a special performance of the double-billed Forensic and the Navigators & States of Shock on Friday, October 6th at 8:00 PM.