Faust in the Anthropocene Workshop

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Faust in the Anthropocene

written and directed
by Al D'Andrea

original music
by Aaron Robinson

July, 2024

at
Portland Stage Studio Theater, Portland

In this contemporary retelling of the Faust legend, an innovative entrepreneur bargains away his soul in exchange for unimaginable money, fame, and power. His unquenchable desires exact a catastrophic toll on the environment and all living beings until he is confronted by a formidable challenger - his activist daughter. This startingly original new play features interwoven Tales from the Land of Snows and original music by Aaron Robinson.

The eco-activists protest in front of Faust Technologies

Faust makes a bargain with Mara, the embodiment of his ego

The Tale of the Wind Antelope

Faust entertains Sir and the Tenders

The Tale of Kissagotami

Faust flies through space

Zee makes discoveries with the help of Rinpoche

The White Stag appears to Zee with a life-altering message

Buddha, Shabkar, and the Seeker contemplate the Flower Sutra

Helen and the band A Thousand Ships rocks a party for Faust and Sir

The activists discover what's truly valuable in life when playing Mind the Gap

Faust is beset by insatiable desire, dissatisfaction, and craving

Society begins to fall apart as everyone pursues their own egotistical desires

Faust's rage and anguish reach a peak as he confronts Zee

In his final mortal moments, Faust has a revelation - too late

The cast and staff of Faust in the Anthropocene