IC Players

02/24/2017

Check out what the Ithacan had to say about The Va**na Monologues!

All proceeds from the play benefited “V-day,” a global activist movement dedicated to increase awareness of violence against women.

02/19/2017

One last chance to join The Revolution! The Va**na Monologues. Tonight. Emerson Suites 7:00. Tickets $5.

02/19/2017

Today is the day! Come join the revolution!
V-Day Ithaca College: The Va**na Monologues at 2:00 and 7:00 in Emerson Suites.

02/18/2017

As V-Day 2017 approaches, take a moment to read a few words from our incredible director of The Va**na Monologues, Jessica Braham!

"After 3 years of delivering various monologues, I finally have the incredible opportunity to inspire others to do the same. This piece has been a huge part of my life every year during my time here at Ithaca. Each time I encounter this piece I learn something new about myself not only as an actress, but as a woman. This year, I am able to put my vision to life with new voices in the conversation around ending violence against women. I am thrilled to be a part of this movement in standing together to end violence here and everywhere."

Come see The Va**na Monologues this Sunday, February 19th, at 2:00 and 7:00 in Emerson Suites. Admission is $5 and all proceeds benefit The Advocacy Center in Ithaca.

02/15/2017

Here's a look at what has been happening in the rehearsal room for The Va**na Monologues. Catch the final product this Sunday, the 19th, at 2:00 and 7:00!

12/03/2016

There's still one last chance to see Dead Man's Cell Phone tonight at 7:30 in Job 160! Admission is free!

12/01/2016

As the cast and crew of "Dead Man's Cell Phone" prepares for their final rehearsal, take a moment to meet the show's director, Carin Estey:

"Ever since I was little, I have been fascinated by other worlds. As I child, I was obsessed with The Wizard of Oz and anything Disney. I would be lying if I said my love for the surreal, the bizarre, the fantastic, had diminished. Naturally, upon reading Dead Man's Cell Phone my first semester at IC, I was hooked and instantly put it on my list of shows I hoped to direct someday. I could not have predicted that, a year later, I would be given the opportunity. Dead Man's Cell Phone presents a unique world of deception and mystery wholly unique to the magical universes Sarah Ruhl is known for creating within her plays. The normal rules of the world as we know it no longer apply as the characters break social norms and go about their daily lives in a way most audience members would identify as completely bizarre and, in some cases, appalling. Through otherworldly circumstances, Ruhl poses the resounding questions; how do we connect in the digital age, and conversely, how do we let go? As I reflected on my own ability to move on from loss, I realized how many ways the digital age can both help and hurt. At what point does the ability to track a person's social media or listen to their own voice-mails cease being a constructive way to deal with loss and instead hold people hostage by their own memories? The cast and I spent time reflecting upon this, and I felt that the closest answer to this conundrum is presented by Ruhl directly in the text, "Let's love each other absolutely." In a world where we are distracted: memories, social media, that incoming call that feels impossible to ignore, Sarah Ruhl offers Dead Man's Cell Phone as a sometimes comedic, sometimes heart-breaking way to reflect on our ability to connect to the people right in front of us while we still have the opportunity. I hope upon seeing the production, in a time where it seems there is little compassion left, people will walk away with a renewed commitment to showing affection for those right in front of them."

11/28/2016

Come see the final production of our Fall 2016 Season, Dead Man's Cell Phone, this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM!

11/11/2016

As "Good Boys and True" ends its final rehearsal, take a moment to meet the shows director, Hana Mastrogiacomo:

"When I read Good Boys and True years ago as a high school student, what struck me about this story was how much of a gripping and winding ride it was. Sacasa pushes forth America’s climate of social inequality, socioecomic divide and hypermasculity but does not grant us with any black and white answers or simple solutions. I love the complexity and tragedy of all six of these characters living in three days of their lives during the turbulent era of Reagan’s presidency, the AIDs epidemic, and the Cold War.

As a theater student and director on a college campus, I felt it imperative to produce a work that touched on something as current as sexual assault. Earlier this year, as the country watched the developments of the Brock Turner case, I was constantly thinking about how these events affect their victims and everyone around them for the rest of their lives. Who is privileged with a private and untainted life after an event like this? Why does this occur in certain environments? While I thought of this as a politically charged piece, this story is at its core also about the intricate relationships between parents and their children and those of close friendships."

Good Boys and True opens tomorrow, November 12th, at 8:00 PM in Job 160.

10/04/2016

We would like to thank everyone who came out to support IC Player's production of "Essay" this past weekend! Stay tuned for more information regarding the rest of our Fall 2016 Season!

10/01/2016

"Essay" opens tonight! Here are a few words from director, Liana Pavane;

"I have attended many theatrical productions from a very young age and I have always appreciated the magic behind staging a show. I love the anticipation I feel when the lights go down. At that moment, I feel the excitement of facing the unknown, yet also knowing that I’m embarking on an emotional journey. In high school, I found my passion for directing when I realized that I could stir those feelings in other people. Directing provides me with the opportunity to let my imagination run wild. One of my goals as a director is to make sure the audience walks out of the theater having learned something or gained something from the performance. I always find that the most powerful theatrical productions are the ones that stay in your mind to the point where you can’t fall asleep.
Being a college student allows you to open up and formulate opinions as an individual because you’re living on your own and are exposed to a diverse group of people that differ from your hometown. I want the audience to walk away thinking about where they are in their college career and their beliefs. I also want people to think about what they are like in an argument and hopefully this play will make people realize that it’s important to listen to everyone’s side. I find that guiding the creative process while directing a show is incredibly satisfying and fulfilling. It’s very rewarding to transform a playwright’s work to the stage and hopefully entertain, uplift and inspire the audience. I believe in open communication and collaboration. I encourage people to join the conversation if there’s a moment that isn’t quite working out. I am receptive to ideas that support the integrity of the work. I’m not afraid to say, 'I don’t know,' if there’s a question I don’t have the answer to. Each play is a new learning experience so it’s impossible for anyone to know everything about each one."

Come see Essay tonight, October 1st or tomorrow, October 2nd, in Studio 6 in Dillingham at 8:00!

09/23/2016

Interviews to become a member of our Executive Board are tomorrow! Sign up for an interview slot on the Google Doc located in the event description.