WE’RE GONNA DIE by Young Jean Lee
Directed by Jacey Little
Musical Direction & Arrangements by Alli Villines
Various Houston Venues
Friday, August 17 - Saturday, September 1, 2018
Young Jean Lee’s WE’RE GONNA DIE is somewhere in between a play and a concert. With an open-mic night vibe, performer Alli Villines shares a collection of real-life stories about tragedy, isolation and mortality; that alone in-pain feeling we all experience, often more than we’d like to admit. But tonight, you’re not alone. With disarming candor, Alli brings us together through song. This life-affirming concert is about the one thing we all have in common: WE’RE GONNA DIE -- a thought that becomes ironically comforting, if we embrace it together.
“There is comfort, Ms. Lee suggests, in public celebration of the private misery we keep locked away for fear it will leave us too exposed… [WE’RE GONNA DIE is a] forthright acknowledgment that life can is a rough business is bracing, funny and, yes, consoling.” - New York Times
“Now, it may well be that we're all just grasping at straws of solace in uncertain times. But "We're Gonna Die" provides a memento mori with heart, rhythm and dollops of unvarnished wisdom. That is indeed beautiful.”- Chicago Tribune
"Death and denial were made for each other, but for those facing tragedy, the raw truth can be a tonic.” - LA Times
Alli Villines
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Gitiim Chakamoi
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Alan Simmons
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CAST
Alli Villines
MUSICIANS
Alli Villines … Ukulele(s)
Gitiim Chakamoi … Percussion
Alan Simmons … Standup Bass
ARTISTIC TEAM
Jacey Little … Director
Alli Villines … Musical Director & Arrangements
Dramaturg … Leah Short
Lighting Designer ... J. Mitchell Cronin
Costume Designer ... Clair Hummel
Stage & Co-Production Manager … Sydnee Davis
Co-Production Manager ... kayla brown-Schulze
Marissa Stubbe ... Crew
PERFORMANCE DATES& LOCATIONS
Opening Night: Friday, August 17, 2018 at 8pm
The Secret Group, 2101 Polk St., Houston 77003
Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 8pm
PJ's Sports Bar, 614 W Gray St., Houston 77019
BONUS: After the show, enjoy karaoke with the legendary KJ Jesse Salinas
PWYC Industry Night: Monday, August 20, 2018 at 8pm
Fitzgerald’s Houston, 2706 White Oak Drive, Houston 77007
BONUS: After the show, enjoy a free concert with Bayou City Swing!
*Only limited pricing is available online (apologies!), but patrons may truly “Pay What You Can” at the door
Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8pm
Spruce Goose: Social Flyers Club, 809 Congress Ave., Houston 77002
BONUS: After the show, enjoy a free concert with Greg Cote & The Real Life Friends
*You must be 21 years old to enter this venue*
Friday, August 24, 2018 at 8pm
Grand Prize Bar, 1010 Banks St., Houston 77006
*You must be 21 years old to enter this venue*
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 8pm
ROOFTOP PARTY @ Khon's Wine Darts Coffee Art, 2808 Milam St., Houston 77006
BONUS: After the show, enjoy sets by ThirtyTwo & PennyAndPaper, downstairs at Khon's!
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 8pm
Emmit's Place, 4852 Benning Dr., Houston 77035
A City of Houston through HAA sponsored performance
This performance is free and open to the public. Seating is first come first serve.
Friday, August 31, 2018 at 8pm
The Hideaway on Dunvale, 3211 Dunvale Rd., Houston 77063
A City of Houston through HAA sponsored performance
This performance is free and open to the public. Seating is first come first serve.
Closing Night: Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 8pm
The Secret Group, 2101 Polk St., Houston, TX 77003
BONUS: After the show, enjoy the 90s dance party at The Secret Group!
The Secret Group, 2101 Polk St., Houston 77003
Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 8pm
PJ's Sports Bar, 614 W Gray St., Houston 77019
BONUS: After the show, enjoy karaoke with the legendary KJ Jesse Salinas
PWYC Industry Night: Monday, August 20, 2018 at 8pm
Fitzgerald’s Houston, 2706 White Oak Drive, Houston 77007
BONUS: After the show, enjoy a free concert with Bayou City Swing!
*Only limited pricing is available online (apologies!), but patrons may truly “Pay What You Can” at the door
Thursday, August 23, 2018 at 8pm
Spruce Goose: Social Flyers Club, 809 Congress Ave., Houston 77002
BONUS: After the show, enjoy a free concert with Greg Cote & The Real Life Friends
*You must be 21 years old to enter this venue*
Friday, August 24, 2018 at 8pm
Grand Prize Bar, 1010 Banks St., Houston 77006
*You must be 21 years old to enter this venue*
Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 8pm
ROOFTOP PARTY @ Khon's Wine Darts Coffee Art, 2808 Milam St., Houston 77006
BONUS: After the show, enjoy sets by ThirtyTwo & PennyAndPaper, downstairs at Khon's!
Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 8pm
Emmit's Place, 4852 Benning Dr., Houston 77035
A City of Houston through HAA sponsored performance
This performance is free and open to the public. Seating is first come first serve.
Friday, August 31, 2018 at 8pm
The Hideaway on Dunvale, 3211 Dunvale Rd., Houston 77063
A City of Houston through HAA sponsored performance
This performance is free and open to the public. Seating is first come first serve.
Closing Night: Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 8pm
The Secret Group, 2101 Polk St., Houston, TX 77003
BONUS: After the show, enjoy the 90s dance party at The Secret Group!
WE'RE GONNA DIE was originally produced by Caleb Hammons for 13 Playwrights Inc.., in association with Young Jean Lee's Theater Company. WE'RE GONNA DIE premiered in April 2011 at Joe's Pub in New York, NY.
WE'RE GONNA DIE was developed in part through a residency at the National Theatre Institute at the Eugene O'Neil Theater Center.
This project is funded in part by the City of Houston though Houston Arts Alliance grants.
WE'RE GONNA DIE was developed in part through a residency at the National Theatre Institute at the Eugene O'Neil Theater Center.
This project is funded in part by the City of Houston though Houston Arts Alliance grants.
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