Frances Black presents
the David Geffen School of Drama's production of
What in the Actual F**k?!

Conceived and Directed by Christopher Bayes
Written by Christopher Bayes and The Company
Music by Michael VQ
Hosted by New York Theatre Workshop

JUNE 4-9 at New York Theatre Workshop's 4th Street Theatre (83 E. 4th Street)

Company:
Messiah Cristine*, Cindy De La Cruz*, Lawrence Henry*, Chloe Howard*, Ariyan Kassam*, Anna Roman*, Kamal Sehrawy* & Nomè SiDone*

Assistant Director - Yao
Co-Production Managers - Josie Cooper & Kyle Stamm
Associate Producer - Chris Tramantana
Stage Manager - Josie Cooper
Lighting Designer - Kyle Stamm
Dramaturgs - Timothy Hartel & Thando Mangcu
Run Crew/Wardrobe - Gretta Marston
Front of House - E Bayes

*these actors are appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association

Fresh out of graduating from the David Geffen School of Drama at Yale, 8 fierce actors come out to play with an original commedia dell'arte inspired creation called What in the Actual F**K?! Conceived and directed by the the coolest theatre maker I know and head of Physical Acting at Yale, Christopher Bayes. This show is filled with vibrant original live music by Michael VQ . These artists will use traditional Italian masks to perform a hilarious and often poignent investigation of the current precarious state of the world. The entire show was written just last month. Prepare to be flumoxed, bedazzled and delighted by the audacity and artistry of these young performers as they step out into a world full of possibility and danger. You may feel your heart grow a little,the strings of it gently tugged by the outrageous commedia inspired shenanigans. You may even be provoked into astonishing giddiness and wonder when you stumble back out onto the streets of the East Village.

This show is transferring from Yale campus to the New York Theatre Workshop's 4th Street Theatre for 9 performances. Frances Black Projects is making this happen and absolutely needs your support. Support looks like sponsoring artists fees, covering artist transportation/housing, bringing a group of friends and buying tickets. This is a labor of love designed to share a very unique form of theatre by a masterful creator, Christopher Bayes. And to showcase the many astonishing talents of some of the graduating Actors of David Geffen School of Drama.

Tickets available HERE

DONATION LEVELS

$1000 or higher

Associate Producer Credit
4 Reserved Seats to Opening Night (or any performance)
Donation covers Artist Fees and more

$500-$1000

4 Reserved Seats to Opening Night (Or any other performance)
Donation covers artist housing/transportation, building the set and so much more
Endless gratitude from the Creative Team!

$200-$500

2 Reserved Seats to Opening Night (or any other performance)
Donation covers dinner for the cast on long technical rehearsal days, travel reimbursements and more.
Endless gratitude from the Creative Team!

$200 and Below

Donation will help underwrite our student discount ticket.

PLEASE, if there is anything you find of value that you do not see listed here just talk to Frances. Happy to build you into the production and can't do it without the support of thoughtful, art loving, generous people like you. email francesblackprojects@gmail.com. Let's chat!

PHOTO CREDIT:

A scene from WHAT IN THE ACTUAL FUCK!?! By Christopher Bayes and The Company, Conceived and directed by Christopher Bayes. April 4-7, 2025. David Geffen School of Drama at Yale. Photo © Maza Rey.

What in the Actual F**K?!

By Frances Black Projects

What in the Actual F**K?!

An Original Commedia Dell'Arte Conceived & Directed by Christopher Bayes

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