The Sputniks (2009)
Produced by
Playwright: Elison Zasko
Director: Jonno Katz
Venue
Run
May 12th, 2009 – May 17th, 2009
Synopsis
With its endearing cast of characters all played by carrot-topped Russian immigrant Elison Zasko, The Sputniks appears at first to be a simple comedy set among a Jewish family in the Soviet Union, but as this deceptive puzzle-box play unfolds, we’re shown the horrors of a totalitarian regime that drives the Sputnik family to plot a dangerous and ultimately soul-crushing course of escape to the West. Bound to homeless travel, they play chess, eat soup, and bravely carry their tragedies deep inside their suitcases. (tenfootpole.ca)
Cast
| Elison Zasko | Performer |
Creative Team
| Elison Zasko | Playwright |
| Jonno Katz | Director |
| Raylene Campbell | Composer |
| Raylene Campbell | Sound Designer |
