Tonight at Reed is HAVOC IN SUBURBIA, an evening of gelastic puppetry and psychic geography. It's hard to say what absurdity will ensue but the image on the press release is so awesome/weird that I want to be there. The evening begins with the ubiquitous Matthew Stadler and Jon Raymond reciting their original collaboration, 23 Propositions on the West Hills. But then comes the real goods... MONKEY WREAKS HAVOC IN SUBURBIA, a theatrical exploration of the photographs of Gregory Crewdson inspired by the 16th Century Chinese novel The Journey to the West. After the puppet show the evening descends into "suburban twilight ecstasy" with the punk-posse band SHOW ME THE PINK. Beer and and snacks will be on hand. OK, so I wish this was just a weird puppet show and not necessarily a performance exploring Crewdson's work (I can't even imagine who dreamed up such an esoteric concept), but nonetheless, it looks pretty amazing. Rumor is Crewdson even posed for his own puppet-likeness. FYI, MONKEY WREAKS HAVOC IN SUBURBIA is suitable for children and they are invited to attend. I'm so there!
Thursday, May 11 • 6:30pm
Student Union at Reed College • 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd