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paper backs & life jacket
by Tristan B. Willis & by Caridad Svich
now closed
4615 Theatre Company is proud to present its bold new repertory productions of two world premiere plays.
In Tristan B. Willis' paper backs, a scholar and artist navigate their passion for their art and each other while stuck in a relationship that continuously cycles back to the beginning.
Caridad Svich's Life Jacket is a story about two friends on a boat. They live in a small town near the sea. On this Sunday, they go out, as they have done in the past, but this time, something changes. Call it a spirit encounter. Or maybe they just hit some nasty debris in the water. Whatever the case, it is a day that will test them both.
"TWO REWARDING ONE ACTS... FROM 4615 THEATRE"
"paper backs in many ways punches above its weight. The same could be said of [Life Jacket]"
- DC Theatre Arts
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Info
paper backs and Life Jacket run in repertory (performing back-to-back)
dates and times
In-person performances for the rep played February 9th - 26th.
In-peron performances are now closed.
You can stream the show any time, any where (with internet access) until March 5th
location
All performances are held at the Writer's Center (4508 Walsh St. Bethesda, MD)
duration
paper backs runs approximately 40 minutes.
Life Jacket runs approximately 60 minutes.
tickets
One ticket gets you access to both plays.
Tickets for in-person and video streaming can be purchased here.
You can follow the shows on social media by following @4615theatre on all social media accounts, or by using #4615theatre, #4615paperjacket, #4615paperbacks and #4615lifejacket
streaming
Streaming begins Tuesday, February 21.
You have until Sunday, March 12th to watch both plays.
covid policy
All audience members must be masked at all times in the performance venue.
pay what you can policy
There are ten pay-what-you-can tickets per performance. It is better to book them in advance before they sell out.
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Featuring
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Jonathan Del Palmer
Actor, Life Jacket

Jessica Ludd
Actor, paper backs

Caridad Svich
Playwright, Life Jacket

Jordan Friend
Director, Life Jacket

Caro Dubberly
Actor, paper backs
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Eamon Patrick Walsh
Actor, Life Jacket

Tristan B. Willis
Playwright, paper backs

Stevie Zimmerman
Director, paper backs
For this Production
Lighting Design: Pierce Stoneburner
Scenic Design: Sarah Beth Hall
Sound Design: Jordan Friend
Stage Manager: Holly Morgan
Associate Stage Manager: Olivia Dibble
Denotes 4615 Company Member
Behind the Scenes
Production Photography
Production photos by Ryan Maxwell Photography
Rehearsal Images
Social Media
Rehearsal photos by Holly Morgan, Stevie Zimmerman, Olivia Dibble
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