The Satori Group
The Satori Group is a Seattle-based theatre ensemble that unites innovative multi-media, dynamic physical styles, and contemporary content in live performance.[1][2]
History
In 2006, The Satori Group was founded in Cincinnati, OH by eleven award-winning artists from across the United States - graduating students from two colleges, the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) and Williams College. The Satori Group premiered with their original piece iLove: at the 2007 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. iLove: earned the Cincinnati Producer’s Pick of the Fringe and was nominated for the Cincinnati Entertainment Award (CEA) for Best Alternative Production.[3][4][5]
Since their conception The Satori Group has created three original works and presented a wide array of productions. They presented Hello Again at The Hustler Soundstage,[6] and the Regional Premiere productions of The Investigation of the Murder in El Salvador[1][7] and Never Swim Alone[1][8] at The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center. Their original work (rsvp) premiered at the 2008 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. (rsvp) earned Cincinnati CityBeat’s Critic’s Pick.[9]
In the Spring of 2008, The Satori Group relocated to Seattle, WA.[1] In August 2008 Satori hosted world-renowned creators of the Frank Suzuki Aesthetic, John Nobbs and Jacqui Carroll.[10] In March 2009 The Satori Group made their Seattle debut with Will Eno's TRAGEDY: a tragedy.[2][11]
On August 12, 2009, The Satori Group announced their 2009-2010 Body of Work, Choose, Witness, Live. Plays included Artifacts of Consequence, Winky and The Making of a Monster at the Northwest New Works Festival at On The Boards. On January 29th and 30th, 2010, The Satori Group hosted a special presentation of UNDINE by Hand2Mouth Theatre followed by a panel discussion on New Work in the Pacific Northwest hosted by Brendan Kiley (The Stranger). Winky received The Seattle Times Footlight Award for Avant-garde Afterglow.
In 2011 Satori presented Fabulous Prizes by Neil Ferron and it was nominated for the Gregory Award for Outstanding Playwright.
The Company
- Artistic Director - Caitlin Sullivan
- Managing Director - Alex Matthews
- Communications Director - Anthony Darnell (Managing Artistic Director 2007-2011)
- Member - Adrienne Clark
- Member - Quinn Franzen
- Member - Lauren Hester
- Programs Manager - Adam Standley
- Development Director - Greta Wilson
- Member - Lindsey Valitchka
- Member - Spike Friedman
- Company Manager - Clare Strasser
- Member - Monty Taylor
Performance History
2011
- Fabulous Prizes by Neil Ferron. Directed by Caitlin Sullivan. (World Premiere). Nominated for The Gregory Award for Oustanding Playwright.
2009-2010: Choose, Witness, Live
- Artifacts of Consequence by Ashlin Halfnight. Directed by Andrew Lazarow. (Regional Premiere)
- Winky by George Saunders. Adapted with The Satori Group by Spike Friedman. Directed by Caitlin Sullivan. (World Premiere)
- The Making of a Monster at the Northwest New Works Festival at On The Boards. Directed by Adam Standley. (World Premiere) Seattle Times Footlight Award for Avant-garde Afterglow.
- Special Presentation of UNDINE by Hand2Mouth Theatre and New Work in the Pacific Northwest panel discussion hosted by Brendan Kiley (The Stranger).
2009
- TRAGEDY: a tragedy by Will Eno. Directed by Adam Standley and Caitlin Sullivan.[2][11] (Regional Premiere)
2008
- (rsvp) written by Anthony Darnell. Directed by Andrew Lazarow. Premiered at the 2008 Cincinnati Fringe Festival and received Cincinnati CityBeat's Critic's Pick.[9] (World Premiere)
2007
- The Investigation of the Murder in El Salvador[1][7] by Charles L. Mee. Directed by Anthony Darnell and Caitlin Sullivan. (Regional Premiere)
- Never Swim Alone by Daniel McIver. Directed by Andrew Lazarow.[8] (Regional Premiere)
- Hello Again by Michael John LaChuisa. Directed by Andrew Lazarow.[6]
- iLove: created by The Satori Group. Premiered at the 2007 Cincinnati Fringe Festival. iLove: earned the Cincinnati Fringe Festival's Producer’s Pick of the Fringe and was nominated for the Cincinnati Entertainment Award (CEA) for Best Alternative Production.[3][4][5] (World Premiere)
Awards
- 2011 - Gregory Award nomination for Outstanding Playwright (Fabulous Prizes) - Neil Ferron.
- 2010 - The Seattle Times Footlight Award for Avant-garde Afterglow (Winky)[12]
- 2009 - The Seattle Times Footlight Award for Best of Fringe (TRAGEDY: a tragedy)[13]
- 2009 - The Seattle Times Footlight Award runner-up for Friskiest Fringe in Seattle[13]
- 2009 - Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs smART Ventures Award
- 2008 - Theatre Artist Project (TAP) Grant - Anthony Darnell
- 2008 - (rsvp) - Cincinnati CityBeat Critic’s Pick[9]
- 2007 - iLove: CEA Nomination for Best Alternative Production[3]
- 2007 - iLove: Producer’s Pick of the Cincinnati Fringe[4][5]
- 2007 - Cincinnati Enquirer Acclaim Award (Rising Star) - Anthony Darnell[14]
- 2006 - CEA Nomination for Actor in a Leading Role - Adam Standley[15]
- 2006 - CEA Nomination for Alternative Production (Critical Achievement)[15] - Andrew Lazarow
- 2006 - Acclaim Award for Excellence in Media Design - Andrew Lazarow
- 2005 - CEA Nomination for Best Supporting Actor - Anthony Darnell[16]
References
- ^ a b c d e Pender, Rick (2008-01-09). "Young Talent Going, Staying". Citybeat.com. http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-3732-young-talent-going-staying.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b c Berson, Misha (2009-04-02). "The Arts | Theater review | The end of the world — on the nightly newscast | Seattle Times Newspaper". Seattletimes.nwsource.com. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2008974112_zart03satori.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b c "Cea - Cincinnati Entertainment Awards". Cea.citybeat.com. http://cea.citybeat.com/07pages/theater.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b c "CityBeat Fringe Festival Coverage". Blogs.citybeat.com. http://blogs.citybeat.com/fringe07/. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b c "Pick of the Fringe". The Conveyor. 2007-06-10. http://www.theconveyor.com/node/154. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b "The Buzz: Theatre in Cincinnati: August 2007". Cinstages.com. http://www.cinstages.com/Buzz/2007_08_01_archive.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b Pender, Rick (2007-11-11). "The Musical of Musicals: The Musical!". Citybeat.com. http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-3455-the-musical-of-musicals-the-musical_.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b McElfresh, Tom (2007-10-24). "Onstage: Review: Never Swim Alone". Citybeat.com. http://www.citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-3389-onstage-review-never-swim-alone.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b c Posted at 04:52 PM (2008-05-29). "CityBeat Fringe Coverage 2008: Review: RSVP". Blogs.citybeat.com. http://blogs.citybeat.com/fringe08/2008/05/review-rsvp.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ "Frank Theatre". ozfrank. http://www.ozfrank.com/index.php?MMID=37. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b MvB (2009-04-05). "Get Out Today: Tragedy, a tragedy @ the Little Theatre - Seattlest: Seattle News, Food, Arts & Events". Seattlest. http://seattlest.com/2009/04/05/get_out_tonight_tragedy_a_tragedy_t.php. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ Berson, Misha (2011-01-01). "Best of 2010 in Seattle-area theater: the Footlight Awards". The Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thearts/2013798179_footlight02.html.
- ^ a b Berson, Misha (2009-12-19). "Drum roll! The Footlight Awards for excellence in local theater". The Seattle Times. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/entertainment/2010526535_footlights20.html?cmpid=2628.
- ^ "Cincinnati Acclaim Rising Star Awards". Cinstages.com. 2008-11-05. http://www.cinstages.com/Acclaim/risingstar.asp. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ a b "CEA 2006 - Theater". Cea.citybeat.com. http://cea.citybeat.com/06pages/theater.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ "CEA 2005 - Theater". Cea.citybeat.com. http://cea.citybeat.com/05pages/theater.html. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
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