Earlier this year, two former Fault Line Theatre interns, Brian Drummy and Jason Modica, co-founded The Rushline Company to produce and artistically engage in satisfying and challenging creative work. Which is why we’re so excited for The Rushline Company’s inaugural production, the world premier of Ken Greller’s new play Troll. Based loosely on the story surrounding the Gawker article Unmasking Reddit’s Violentacrez, The Biggest Troll on the Web, Troll will be performed in a limited run at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City. Congrats Brian and Jason!
April 8 -24, 2016
The Secret Theatre
44-02 23rd Street
Long Island City, NY 11101
A LITTLE ABOUT THE PLAY
Troll tells the story of Ari Jacobs, a young web-journalist who’s uncovered the scoop of a lifetime. An Internet “troll” holds sway over the online community of Reddit, filling its pages with hate, filth, and sex, moderating message boards like “Jailbait” and “Jewmerica” with impunity and seemingly unlimited power. When Ari discovers the real life identity of this troll, he’s faced with the question of whether or not to expose this monster to the world.
Troll, a new play by Ken Greller (Hands, Sundance Theatre Lab), explores the perils of unchecked free speech in the Internet age, where every person has the power to raise their voice. Through crackling scene-work, this vibrant and intense new work forces us to ask ouselves: “Is it okay to destroy someone else’s life to save your own?”
CAST:
- Andrew Block
- Jeffery Delano Davis*
- Brian Drummy
- Reggie D. White*
PRODUCTION TEAM:
- Directed by Jason Modica
- Written by Ken Greller
- Scenic and Projection Design – Bryce Cutler
- Lighting Design – Steve Shack
- Sound Design – Maggie Burke
- Costume Design – Tristan Raines
- Stage Manager – Imogen Taylor
*Appears Courtesy of Actor’s Equity Association