1993
by finkle
directed by Jonathan Silverstein

1993 is an immersive audio drama with original songs set in Alphabet City written, performed, scored and designed by theatremaker finkle.

A series of interconnected episodes that utilize true events from 1993, refracted events from finkle’s own life and a liberal dash of pulp fiction, 1993 creates a queer kaleidoscopic journey that examines the power of one’s voice to reclaim the past and speak out.

A dynamic playwright and musician, finkle was part of the second year of the Keen Playwrights Lab spanning from 2014-2015. During that time, he created 1993 which Keen has continued to develop through a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Keen is thrilled to finally release 1993 to the public, one episode a week for 8 weeks over October - December 2020.

1993 contains strong language and adult themes; it may not be suitable for all audiences.

MEET FINKLE

finkle’s theatrical work includes a visual play with music and puppets called Touch (originally commissioned by Dallas Theatre Center, 2018) and his graphic novel musical for intimate audiences entitled U R ★ (You Are Star), which was developed by the Orchard Project and produced at the American Repertory Theatre (2016) and presented at Ars Nova (2017) as well as a multitude of people’s living rooms. His plays, written under Kenny Finkle, have been produced both nationally and internationally including Indoor/Outdoor, Alive and Well and Transatlantica all of which are published by Broadway Play Publishing.

MEET THE TEAM

1993 by finkle.
Directed by Jonathan Silverstein.
All voices, music, sound, noise, and silence created and compiled by finkle.
Publishing Assistance by Garrett Schultz.
“Warning Bells” music by finkle, lyrics and melody by finkle and Jennifer McKenna

This performance is part of Keen Company’s Hear/Now Season of Audio Theater.
The Hear/Now theme is composed by Billy Recce.

Looking for Transcriptions? All Hear/Now episodes will be fully transcribed for deaf and hard of hearing patrons. Transcription services provided by Inclusive Communication Services, Inc.

The Hear/Now Season of Audio Theater

Keen Company’s 21st Season reimagines the classic radio drama with the debut of five world premiere audio plays from a multifaceted group of Off-Broadway playwrights. Hear/Now welcomes patrons into a theater of their imagination, showcasing new work by Pearl Cleage, Kate Cortesi, finkle, James Anthony Tyler, and musical team Melissa Li and Kit Yan. All audio plays will be released completely FREE for everyone here on Keen Company’s website as well as through popular podcast platforms. Looking for special perks? Membership options start at just $1 a month and bonus content includes talkbacks with playwrights and artists, panels with experts, behind the scenes interviews, digital programs, opening night premiere parties, and more!