The Altruists by Nicky Silver

The Altruists revolves around a dedicated, if disorganized and demented, group of young radicals. These are the kids who protest. They protest arts funding and arms funding. They protest school cutbacks and AIDS cutbacks and welfare cutbacks. They march for gay rights and childrens rights and Women Against Drunk Drivers. But their morality is put to the test one day when Sydney, a shallow, anorexic soap-opera actress, fires a gun into the hulking body of her sleeping boyfriend. This dark, absurdist comedy that delves into the complexities of altruism and the motivation behind seemingly selfless acts.

Directed by Lauren Shields
Featuring Jacquie Bonnet, Blake Brundy, Anna Medley, Justin Schulsohn and Kelechi Udenkwo

Set and Video Design by Brian Pacelli
Props Design by Addison Heeran
Costume Design by Andreea Mincic
Lighting Design by Alex deNevers
Sound Design by Sean Hagerty
Production Stage Manager Eitan Markowitz
Assistant Stage Manager Sarah Adams