AMEN: Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024
Los Angeles, California | Theatre
Comedy, Adventure
In a world not entirely unlike our own, a young man named Finn confronts God when his town spontaneously goes missing. Surprised by God's response, Finn embarks on a quest for truth with an unlikely companion. AMEN questions how things have been, and how we take back control over our narratives.
AMEN: Hollywood Fringe Festival 2024
Los Angeles, California | Theatre
Comedy, Adventure
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In a world not entirely unlike our own, a young man named Finn confronts God when his town spontaneously goes missing. Surprised by God's response, Finn embarks on a quest for truth with an unlikely companion. AMEN questions how things have been, and how we take back control over our narratives.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
After his town is deleted off the map with no explanation, Finn decides to march up to God and ask what happened, accompanied by Briar, a long-suffering tour guide. When, to their surprise, God responds, Finn sets off on a quest to find out the truth about his town, his world, the nature of God, and (perhaps most importantly) the tour guide he’s become attached to.
In a world where people feel increasingly disconnected from community and the seemingly meaningless events that shape our lives, we ask you to question the way that things have been, and consider how we can take control back over our own narratives. Who decides the way that things are, or how we think? If they were relevant once, are they relevant now? Or have times changed without those in power adapting to them?
✨Come join us in a world absurd and fantastical! And get excited because when maybe when you leave, your world will be absurd and fantastical too. ✨
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2024
@ THE ACTOR'S COMPANY: THE OTHER SPACE
JUNE 6 - 30th
Exact dates and times COMING SOON
"Finn, buddy, I’m all powerful! I have a giant sandbox and the ability to play in it, so I make things." - God, Amen
I am lucky to be a long time theatre lover and creator. My school -- The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts -- taught artists to make the work they wanted to see in the world. I was always pulled towards writers who found comedy within tragedies - Samuel Beckett, David Ives, and Martin McDonagh just to name a few - and I've always been a lover of words. From Shakespeare to Sarah Ruhul, I'm transfixed by the poetry of life. When I first read Amen I saw all these components bleeding through, and it came to life right there on the page. I've pulled together some imagery from stage shows that have impacted me and my work greatly, just to give a taste of the tone and world. Enjoy!
A generous donor has agreed to match every dollar you donate here, doubling it up (with a cap at $1000)! Talk about bang for your buck!
1. CONTRIBUTE AND PLEDGE
You’ve already done half the work by visiting our page. A couple of bucks helps us out tremendously!
2. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS
Be sure to follow us on Fringe, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (coming soon). And ask all your friends to follow us too!
You’ll be able to catch behind the scenes, live streams, and really cool graphics on those platforms!
@Amenplay
3. JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN
Sharing this campaign helps us reach out to people who love supporting art -- just like you! The first thing you can do is press that FOLLOW BUTTON in the top right corner and then SHARE, TAG, COMMENT, POST AND REPOST. Don't forget about old-fashioned email and word of mouth!
4. GRAB TICKETS AND COME SEE THE SHOW!
More than anything, we want to share this show in person with audiences just like you. If you’re in LA in June, well then…Tickets go on sale May 1st on the Fringe website! We’ll be sure to update you all here and on all our socials when they do!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Tech Time
Costs $300
Putting together all the technical elements takes time. The longer we can spend in the space, the more polished the show!
Contingency
Costs $400
Unexpected costs always come up along the way. This helps keeps our budget safe from unexpected costs!
Ticket Price Help
Costs $200
Help us keep theatre accessible by offering low ticket prices, discounts, and even comps to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to come!
Venue Cost
Costs $1,200
All the worlds a stage, but you still have to rent one to perform for fringe. This is our biggest cost!
Wages
Costs $1,000
A lot goes into making theatre - Actors, Director, Crew, Marketing, the list goes on... We love being starving artists but dinner's nice too
Marketing
Costs $500
Gotta reach people we can't engage with directly! Help us get the word out with post boosting, ad placement, and good old-fashioned prints.
Show Filming
Costs $600
Experience theatre magic from anywhere with professional filming! It widens access & helps pitch future shows, boosting careers. Win-win!
Set + Props
Costs $300
Helps us bring the world to life inside our beautiful blackbox space!
Share this update!
About This Team
Rachael Maye and Marisa Ray are overjoyed to introduce you to their totally rocking cast and crew:
RM says: "When I first read Amen three years ago, I fell head over heels for the script. After a lot of time editing, learning, and simply growing up we finally decided to bite the bullet and make art we wanted to see! Putting together this team has gotten me more excited than ever before. I'm surrounded by so much unmatched creativity and passion, and the beautiful things all these people have already brought to the table is nothing short of divinity. I can hardly begin to express how honored I am to cultivate a space for all these artists to shine!"
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TIAGO SANTOS || Actor (Finn) + Producer || @siago.tantos
LIV GLASSMAN || Actor (Briar) || @livglassman
JAVON WILLIS || Actor (Surveyor) || @wavonjillis
ROSEMARY IDISI || Actor (Foxglove) || @rosemaryidisi
ADRIAN GAMEZ || Actor (God) || @adrianalexandergamez
STEPHANIE WOLF || (God)
MARISA RAY || Writer + Producer || @marsisaray
RACHAEL MAYE ARONOFF || Director + Producer || @Rachael_Maye
HAILEY BRUNSON || Costumer || @hailey_brunson
JACK CORBETT || Sound Designer || @j.corbe
JERRY LEE || Projections || @jezm9
ALISA GAO || Logo Designer || @alisacgao.work
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
After his town is deleted off the map with no explanation, Finn decides to march up to God and ask what happened, accompanied by Briar, a long-suffering tour guide. When, to their surprise, God responds, Finn sets off on a quest to find out the truth about his town, his world, the nature of God, and (perhaps most importantly) the tour guide he’s become attached to.
In a world where people feel increasingly disconnected from community and the seemingly meaningless events that shape our lives, we ask you to question the way that things have been, and consider how we can take control back over our own narratives. Who decides the way that things are, or how we think? If they were relevant once, are they relevant now? Or have times changed without those in power adapting to them?
✨Come join us in a world absurd and fantastical! And get excited because when maybe when you leave, your world will be absurd and fantastical too. ✨
HOLLYWOOD FRINGE 2024
@ THE ACTOR'S COMPANY: THE OTHER SPACE
JUNE 6 - 30th
Exact dates and times COMING SOON
"Finn, buddy, I’m all powerful! I have a giant sandbox and the ability to play in it, so I make things." - God, Amen
I am lucky to be a long time theatre lover and creator. My school -- The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts -- taught artists to make the work they wanted to see in the world. I was always pulled towards writers who found comedy within tragedies - Samuel Beckett, David Ives, and Martin McDonagh just to name a few - and I've always been a lover of words. From Shakespeare to Sarah Ruhul, I'm transfixed by the poetry of life. When I first read Amen I saw all these components bleeding through, and it came to life right there on the page. I've pulled together some imagery from stage shows that have impacted me and my work greatly, just to give a taste of the tone and world. Enjoy!
A generous donor has agreed to match every dollar you donate here, doubling it up (with a cap at $1000)! Talk about bang for your buck!
1. CONTRIBUTE AND PLEDGE
You’ve already done half the work by visiting our page. A couple of bucks helps us out tremendously!
2. FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS
Be sure to follow us on Fringe, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok (coming soon). And ask all your friends to follow us too!
You’ll be able to catch behind the scenes, live streams, and really cool graphics on those platforms!
@Amenplay
3. JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN
Sharing this campaign helps us reach out to people who love supporting art -- just like you! The first thing you can do is press that FOLLOW BUTTON in the top right corner and then SHARE, TAG, COMMENT, POST AND REPOST. Don't forget about old-fashioned email and word of mouth!
4. GRAB TICKETS AND COME SEE THE SHOW!
More than anything, we want to share this show in person with audiences just like you. If you’re in LA in June, well then…Tickets go on sale May 1st on the Fringe website! We’ll be sure to update you all here and on all our socials when they do!
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Tech Time
Costs $300
Putting together all the technical elements takes time. The longer we can spend in the space, the more polished the show!
Contingency
Costs $400
Unexpected costs always come up along the way. This helps keeps our budget safe from unexpected costs!
Ticket Price Help
Costs $200
Help us keep theatre accessible by offering low ticket prices, discounts, and even comps to people who otherwise wouldn't be able to come!
Venue Cost
Costs $1,200
All the worlds a stage, but you still have to rent one to perform for fringe. This is our biggest cost!
Wages
Costs $1,000
A lot goes into making theatre - Actors, Director, Crew, Marketing, the list goes on... We love being starving artists but dinner's nice too
Marketing
Costs $500
Gotta reach people we can't engage with directly! Help us get the word out with post boosting, ad placement, and good old-fashioned prints.
Show Filming
Costs $600
Experience theatre magic from anywhere with professional filming! It widens access & helps pitch future shows, boosting careers. Win-win!
Set + Props
Costs $300
Helps us bring the world to life inside our beautiful blackbox space!
Share this update!
About This Team
Rachael Maye and Marisa Ray are overjoyed to introduce you to their totally rocking cast and crew:
RM says: "When I first read Amen three years ago, I fell head over heels for the script. After a lot of time editing, learning, and simply growing up we finally decided to bite the bullet and make art we wanted to see! Putting together this team has gotten me more excited than ever before. I'm surrounded by so much unmatched creativity and passion, and the beautiful things all these people have already brought to the table is nothing short of divinity. I can hardly begin to express how honored I am to cultivate a space for all these artists to shine!"
TIAGO SANTOS || Actor (Finn) + Producer || @siago.tantos
LIV GLASSMAN || Actor (Briar) || @livglassman
JAVON WILLIS || Actor (Surveyor) || @wavonjillis
ROSEMARY IDISI || Actor (Foxglove) || @rosemaryidisi
ADRIAN GAMEZ || Actor (God) || @adrianalexandergamez
STEPHANIE WOLF || (God)