Odyssey of the Soul: The MFA Solo Festival Grey

March 29, 2024
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road

Date Range
2024-03-29 19:30:00 2024-03-29 21:30:00 Odyssey of the Soul: The MFA Solo Festival Grey A celebrated element of our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program, the Solo Festival features eight compelling original solo works. Sharing their diverse, vibrant, and urgent artistic voices in a festival atmosphere, the graduate actors challenge themselves to discover new creative possibilities and challenge their audiences to experience our collective humanity in new ways. The festival is divided into two casts, Scarlet and Grey, performing on alternating nights."Mammoths in the Sky" by Joshua SmithPluto goes through a traumatic event that pulls him in and out of reality as he struggles with the dichotomy of universal experiences. As he uncovers and attempts to cope with life's unexpected challenges, he faces his inability to deal with his grandpa's dementia."Heartmatic" by Jalen CarrA collection of stories centered around heartbreak that's designed to heal and help those who have experienced this state of dejection."Earthen Echoes" by Shannon McCarrenA potter embarks on a spiritual journey to reconnect with the Divine through ancestral voices and mythological figures. This multidimensional, ritual performance piece examines the intersection of Celtic Pagan and Christian beliefs, while exploring themes of divine femininity, female sexuality, healing religious trauma, and cycles of death and rebirth through the medium of clay."The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour" by Noah BennettA preacher named Phil begins a sermon on divine pruning, symbolizing life's tests, but as eerie calls flood in, his facade begins to crumble. Phil's descent challenges notions of faith and accountability, leaving the story shrouded in mystery as his true nature is questioned.Tickets are free but require a reservation. Seating in the venue is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation early. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per performance.Tickets can be reserved by email at theatre-tix@osu.edu, phone at 614-292-2295, or in person during the Ticket Office’s normal business hours. Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts theatreandfilm@osu.edu America/New_York public
April 2, 2024
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road

Date Range
2024-04-02 19:30:00 2024-04-02 21:30:00 Odyssey of the Soul: The MFA Solo Festival Grey A celebrated element of our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program, the Solo Festival features eight compelling original solo works. Sharing their diverse, vibrant, and urgent artistic voices in a festival atmosphere, the graduate actors challenge themselves to discover new creative possibilities and challenge their audiences to experience our collective humanity in new ways. The festival is divided into two casts, Scarlet and Grey, performing on alternating nights."Mammoths in the Sky" by Joshua SmithPluto goes through a traumatic event that pulls him in and out of reality as he struggles with the dichotomy of universal experiences. As he uncovers and attempts to cope with life's unexpected challenges, he faces his inability to deal with his grandpa's dementia."Heartmatic" by Jalen CarrA collection of stories centered around heartbreak that's designed to heal and help those who have experienced this state of dejection."Earthen Echoes" by Shannon McCarrenA potter embarks on a spiritual journey to reconnect with the Divine through ancestral voices and mythological figures. This multidimensional, ritual performance piece examines the intersection of Celtic Pagan and Christian beliefs, while exploring themes of divine femininity, female sexuality, healing religious trauma, and cycles of death and rebirth through the medium of clay."The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour" by Noah BennettA preacher named Phil begins a sermon on divine pruning, symbolizing life's tests, but as eerie calls flood in, his facade begins to crumble. Phil's descent challenges notions of faith and accountability, leaving the story shrouded in mystery as his true nature is questioned.Tickets are free but require a reservation. Seating in the venue is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation early. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per performance.Tickets can be reserved by email at theatre-tix@osu.edu, phone at 614-292-2295, or in person during the Ticket Office’s normal business hours. Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts theatreandfilm@osu.edu America/New_York public
April 4, 2024
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road

Date Range
2024-04-04 19:30:00 2024-04-04 21:30:00 Odyssey of the Soul: The MFA Solo Festival Grey A celebrated element of our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program, the Solo Festival features eight compelling original solo works. Sharing their diverse, vibrant, and urgent artistic voices in a festival atmosphere, the graduate actors challenge themselves to discover new creative possibilities and challenge their audiences to experience our collective humanity in new ways. The festival is divided into two casts, Scarlet and Grey, performing on alternating nights."Mammoths in the Sky" by Joshua SmithPluto goes through a traumatic event that pulls him in and out of reality as he struggles with the dichotomy of universal experiences. As he uncovers and attempts to cope with life's unexpected challenges, he faces his inability to deal with his grandpa's dementia."Heartmatic" by Jalen CarrA collection of stories centered around heartbreak that's designed to heal and help those who have experienced this state of dejection."Earthen Echoes" by Shannon McCarrenA potter embarks on a spiritual journey to reconnect with the Divine through ancestral voices and mythological figures. This multidimensional, ritual performance piece examines the intersection of Celtic Pagan and Christian beliefs, while exploring themes of divine femininity, female sexuality, healing religious trauma, and cycles of death and rebirth through the medium of clay."The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour" by Noah BennettA preacher named Phil begins a sermon on divine pruning, symbolizing life's tests, but as eerie calls flood in, his facade begins to crumble. Phil's descent challenges notions of faith and accountability, leaving the story shrouded in mystery as his true nature is questioned.Tickets are free but require a reservation. Seating in the venue is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation early. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per performance.Tickets can be reserved by email at theatre-tix@osu.edu, phone at 614-292-2295, or in person during the Ticket Office’s normal business hours. Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts theatreandfilm@osu.edu America/New_York public
April 6, 2024
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road

Date Range
2024-04-06 19:30:00 2024-04-06 21:30:00 Odyssey of the Soul: The MFA Solo Festival Grey A celebrated element of our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program, the Solo Festival features eight compelling original solo works. Sharing their diverse, vibrant, and urgent artistic voices in a festival atmosphere, the graduate actors challenge themselves to discover new creative possibilities and challenge their audiences to experience our collective humanity in new ways. The festival is divided into two casts, Scarlet and Grey, performing on alternating nights."Mammoths in the Sky" by Joshua SmithPluto goes through a traumatic event that pulls him in and out of reality as he struggles with the dichotomy of universal experiences. As he uncovers and attempts to cope with life's unexpected challenges, he faces his inability to deal with his grandpa's dementia."Heartmatic" by Jalen CarrA collection of stories centered around heartbreak that's designed to heal and help those who have experienced this state of dejection."Earthen Echoes" by Shannon McCarrenA potter embarks on a spiritual journey to reconnect with the Divine through ancestral voices and mythological figures. This multidimensional, ritual performance piece examines the intersection of Celtic Pagan and Christian beliefs, while exploring themes of divine femininity, female sexuality, healing religious trauma, and cycles of death and rebirth through the medium of clay."The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour" by Noah BennettA preacher named Phil begins a sermon on divine pruning, symbolizing life's tests, but as eerie calls flood in, his facade begins to crumble. Phil's descent challenges notions of faith and accountability, leaving the story shrouded in mystery as his true nature is questioned.Tickets are free but require a reservation. Seating in the venue is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation early. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per performance.Tickets can be reserved by email at theatre-tix@osu.edu, phone at 614-292-2295, or in person during the Ticket Office’s normal business hours. Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts theatreandfilm@osu.edu America/New_York public
April 7, 2024
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road

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2024-04-07 18:00:00 2024-04-07 20:00:00 Odyssey of the Soul: The MFA Solo Festival Grey A celebrated element of our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program, the Solo Festival features eight compelling original solo works. Sharing their diverse, vibrant, and urgent artistic voices in a festival atmosphere, the graduate actors challenge themselves to discover new creative possibilities and challenge their audiences to experience our collective humanity in new ways. The festival is divided into two casts, Scarlet and Grey, performing on alternating nights."Mammoths in the Sky" by Joshua SmithPluto goes through a traumatic event that pulls him in and out of reality as he struggles with the dichotomy of universal experiences. As he uncovers and attempts to cope with life's unexpected challenges, he faces his inability to deal with his grandpa's dementia."Heartmatic" by Jalen CarrA collection of stories centered around heartbreak that's designed to heal and help those who have experienced this state of dejection."Earthen Echoes" by Shannon McCarrenA potter embarks on a spiritual journey to reconnect with the Divine through ancestral voices and mythological figures. This multidimensional, ritual performance piece examines the intersection of Celtic Pagan and Christian beliefs, while exploring themes of divine femininity, female sexuality, healing religious trauma, and cycles of death and rebirth through the medium of clay."The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour" by Noah BennettA preacher named Phil begins a sermon on divine pruning, symbolizing life's tests, but as eerie calls flood in, his facade begins to crumble. Phil's descent challenges notions of faith and accountability, leaving the story shrouded in mystery as his true nature is questioned.Tickets are free but require a reservation. Seating in the venue is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation early. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per performance.Tickets can be reserved by email at theatre-tix@osu.edu, phone at 614-292-2295, or in person during the Ticket Office’s normal business hours. Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts theatreandfilm@osu.edu America/New_York public
April 10, 2024
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road

Date Range
2024-04-10 19:30:00 2024-04-10 21:30:00 Odyssey of the Soul: The MFA Solo Festival Grey A celebrated element of our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program, the Solo Festival features eight compelling original solo works. Sharing their diverse, vibrant, and urgent artistic voices in a festival atmosphere, the graduate actors challenge themselves to discover new creative possibilities and challenge their audiences to experience our collective humanity in new ways. The festival is divided into two casts, Scarlet and Grey, performing on alternating nights."Mammoths in the Sky" by Joshua SmithPluto goes through a traumatic event that pulls him in and out of reality as he struggles with the dichotomy of universal experiences. As he uncovers and attempts to cope with life's unexpected challenges, he faces his inability to deal with his grandpa's dementia."Heartmatic" by Jalen CarrA collection of stories centered around heartbreak that's designed to heal and help those who have experienced this state of dejection."Earthen Echoes" by Shannon McCarrenA potter embarks on a spiritual journey to reconnect with the Divine through ancestral voices and mythological figures. This multidimensional, ritual performance piece examines the intersection of Celtic Pagan and Christian beliefs, while exploring themes of divine femininity, female sexuality, healing religious trauma, and cycles of death and rebirth through the medium of clay."The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour" by Noah BennettA preacher named Phil begins a sermon on divine pruning, symbolizing life's tests, but as eerie calls flood in, his facade begins to crumble. Phil's descent challenges notions of faith and accountability, leaving the story shrouded in mystery as his true nature is questioned.Tickets are free but require a reservation. Seating in the venue is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation early. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per performance.Tickets can be reserved by email at theatre-tix@osu.edu, phone at 614-292-2295, or in person during the Ticket Office’s normal business hours. Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts theatreandfilm@osu.edu America/New_York public
April 12, 2024
7:30PM - 9:30PM
Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road

Date Range
2024-04-12 19:30:00 2024-04-12 21:30:00 Odyssey of the Soul: The MFA Solo Festival Grey A celebrated element of our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program, the Solo Festival features eight compelling original solo works. Sharing their diverse, vibrant, and urgent artistic voices in a festival atmosphere, the graduate actors challenge themselves to discover new creative possibilities and challenge their audiences to experience our collective humanity in new ways. The festival is divided into two casts, Scarlet and Grey, performing on alternating nights."Mammoths in the Sky" by Joshua SmithPluto goes through a traumatic event that pulls him in and out of reality as he struggles with the dichotomy of universal experiences. As he uncovers and attempts to cope with life's unexpected challenges, he faces his inability to deal with his grandpa's dementia."Heartmatic" by Jalen CarrA collection of stories centered around heartbreak that's designed to heal and help those who have experienced this state of dejection."Earthen Echoes" by Shannon McCarrenA potter embarks on a spiritual journey to reconnect with the Divine through ancestral voices and mythological figures. This multidimensional, ritual performance piece examines the intersection of Celtic Pagan and Christian beliefs, while exploring themes of divine femininity, female sexuality, healing religious trauma, and cycles of death and rebirth through the medium of clay."The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour" by Noah BennettA preacher named Phil begins a sermon on divine pruning, symbolizing life's tests, but as eerie calls flood in, his facade begins to crumble. Phil's descent challenges notions of faith and accountability, leaving the story shrouded in mystery as his true nature is questioned.Tickets are free but require a reservation. Seating in the venue is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation early. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per performance.Tickets can be reserved by email at theatre-tix@osu.edu, phone at 614-292-2295, or in person during the Ticket Office’s normal business hours. Multipurpose Theatre Lab, 1932 College Road Department of Theatre, Film, and Media Arts theatreandfilm@osu.edu America/New_York public

A celebrated element of our three-year Master of Fine Arts in Theatre program, the Solo Festival features eight compelling original solo works. Sharing their diverse, vibrant, and urgent artistic voices in a festival atmosphere, the graduate actors challenge themselves to discover new creative possibilities and challenge their audiences to experience our collective humanity in new ways. The festival is divided into two casts, Scarlet and Grey, performing on alternating nights.

"Mammoths in the Sky" by Joshua Smith
Pluto goes through a traumatic event that pulls him in and out of reality as he struggles with the dichotomy of universal experiences. As he uncovers and attempts to cope with life's unexpected challenges, he faces his inability to deal with his grandpa's dementia.

"Heartmatic" by Jalen Carr
A collection of stories centered around heartbreak that's designed to heal and help those who have experienced this state of dejection.

"Earthen Echoes" by Shannon McCarren
A potter embarks on a spiritual journey to reconnect with the Divine through ancestral voices and mythological figures. This multidimensional, ritual performance piece examines the intersection of Celtic Pagan and Christian beliefs, while exploring themes of divine femininity, female sexuality, healing religious trauma, and cycles of death and rebirth through the medium of clay.

"The Phil Mitchell Radio Hour" by Noah Bennett
A preacher named Phil begins a sermon on divine pruning, symbolizing life's tests, but as eerie calls flood in, his facade begins to crumble. Phil's descent challenges notions of faith and accountability, leaving the story shrouded in mystery as his true nature is questioned.


Tickets are free but require a reservation. Seating in the venue is limited, so we encourage you to make your reservation early. Tickets are limited to 4 per person per performance.

Tickets can be reserved by email at theatre-tix@osu.edu, phone at 614-292-2295, or in person during the Ticket Office’s normal business hours.