ABOUT THE PLAY
Set in the Emo-Christian, homeschool stew of the early aughts, TARTS is a 75-minute musical comedy about Amy and Michelle, two 13-year-olds determined to save the world with their menses. Inspired by scripture and the joint arrival of their periods, they begin incorporating their blood into baked goods, quickly discovering its' supernatural qualities. People are healed, global warming halts, and Sk8r Hottie Number One finally reciprocates Amy's crush.
Just as their dreams begin to materialize, their haunted bodies confront them with disheartening truths. Whether their corporeal needs and spiritual goals can coexist becomes the urgent question- one that must be explored through song, mimed figure- skating and at least one Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman cameo.
Eschewing caricature, TARTS is a playful, personal inquiry into the presumed dichotomies of self and other, religious and secular, physical and spiritual, earthly and sublime.
OUR CREATIVE TEAM
Christine Freije
she/her
Director
Christine is a singular force with over a decade of experience directing and shaping innovative theater. Recently, Christine devised a brilliant play and is frequently directing some of the most exciting theater in Portland. Learn more about her work here.
Beth Purcell
she/her
Playwright
Beth is a visual/ musical artist and vocalist with a penchant for the bizarre and hilarious. She’ll never forget singing rounds of ‘Humble Thyself’ in the VW Vanagon of her youth. Check out her limited, very recently made website here.
Casey Cameron
he/him
Composer
Casey is a composer, sound designer and piano player working across genres since 1984.Although he is rooted in the rigorous practice of jazz, he has also released two GENRE DEFYING singles. Check out some of his work here.