Ocean Filibuster on Tour
The Ocean describes how the human brain understands time - Pin Lim copyright 2022, University of Houston
Ocean Pause - Maggie Hall copyright 2022 American Repertory Theater
At the end of the filibuster, the Ocean looks out over the protestors trying to shout down the vote - Pin Lim copyright 2022, University of Houston
Ocean Choir - Maggie Hall copyright 2022 American Repertory Theater
The Ocean cannot contain itself much longer - Pin Lim copyright 2022, University of Houston
Mr. Majority is almost seduced into the Ocean's waves during the song Take It - Pin Lim copyright 2022, University of Houston
The Ocean freezes time to have a moment of reflection - Pin Lim copyright 2022, University of Houston
Security forces are called in to remove Ocean from the floor - Pin Lim copyright 2022, University of Houston
Development Pics
Sxip Shirey (composer) and Jenn Kidwell (Ocean/Mr. M) learning a new song for our Abrons workshop
Costume Designer Olivera Gajic showing off a prototype for an Ocean Ensemble head piece
Reading through a new draft at Katie's apartment
Pandemic-era rehearsal!
Pandemic-era Zoom showing: The Ocean takes a pause
THE MAKING OF OCEAN FILIBUSTER
Excerpts from a conversation between Jenn, Katie, Lisa, and Sxip about the show for an American Repertory Theater “Behind the Scenes” event.
MEET OUR COMPOSER
Our composer Sxip Shirey talks about how his experimental process and instruments led to the songs in the show.