The World Premiere of THE AFTERLIFE OF THE MIND November 12, 2009

November 12-21 Thurs-Sat 8pm

Can Lydia find a body for Harry's brain? Can she use her body to get Todd to donate his body? Is there such a thing as sex without a body? For answers to these and other pressing questions about neuroscience, metaphysics and the search for the perfect mate, see this hilarious and shocking world premiere by William Bivins.

The Afterlife of the Mind is a dark comedy about a woman on a mission to save her brilliant husband's brain. Harry's brain is kept alive through a series of odd surgical procedures. At first disconnected and childlike, Harry becomes increasingly curious and sexually aroused as his memories and consciousness go through a peculiar and shocking awakening.

Playwright-Screenwriter Mark Medoff (Children of a Lesser God) calls it "wonderfully funny and bizarre."

Written by William Bivins
Directed by Laura Lundy-Paine

Featuring: Elias Escobedo*, Megan Kilian*, Lol Levy*, Brittany Kilcoyne McGregor, Dennis McIntyre, George McRae*, Tracey Rhys, and Paul Stout.
*Member, Actors' Equity Association

Special Events with StageWerx Ticket:
Nov 13 - Talk-Back with Cast, Playwright and Director
Nov 21 - Closing Night Wine & Cheese Reception featuring Blacksmith Cellars

The production also runs for six performances at The Ashby Stage in Berkeley from October 23 through October 31.

Official Website: http://www.viragotheatre.org