Z Space and 13th Floor present

Lightning Strikes Anonymous

Created and Performed by 13th Floor

October 18 - 26, 2018 at Z Below

Z Space is thrilled to have 13th Floor, one of the most exciting physical/movement oriented theater companies in the Bay Area at Z Below.

What if getting struck by lightning felt so good, you wanted to do it over and over again? The storm of the century rumbles in the wings as five desperate, quirky souls attend a Lightning Strikes Anonymous meeting: John, who's been struck so many times he can't go near an ATM without shorting it out; Blake and Iris, who share an unhealthy need to hook up in empty fields when it starts to rain; Juliet, who has moved on to large appliances; and Paul, compelled to attend the meeting as part of his parole agreement.

Through the fantastical stories of its unforgettable characters, Lightning Strikes Anonymous opens a new dialog about addiction and the way it's treated in American culture. Through a complex lens of darkness, humor, and hope, 13th Floor uses their unique brand of “theater that won’t hold still” to explore this difficult topic with signature thoughtfulness and wit.

Note: Standard Admission tickets are $25 in advance / $30 at the door

Running time 60 minutes with no intermission.

Credits

Colin Epstein as Blake
Zach Fish as Paul
Derek Harris as John
Julie Mahony as Juliet
Jenny McAllister as Iris

Script by Jenny McAllister
Sound Design by Uriah Findley

Quotes

"13th Floor combines theater and dance to create an enthralling hybrid about a most unusual addiction."
—Jean Schiffman, SF Examiner

"It incorporates the best of theatre – original thought, sparkling wit and well-structured narrative. But 13th Floor elevates it to a higher plane with the addition of movement...run to see this show before it closes."
—Steve Murray, Up & Out

This creation of this work was supported in part by the Zellerbach Family Foundation, The Rainin Opportunity Fund, and ODC Theater