ROKOVOKO

at Playwrights Horizons Downtown

By Noah Haidle
Directed by Arya Shahi

Rokovoko is a surreal political satire set inside the soul of a young woman whose inner world becomes the site of an unexpected invasion. After a seemingly harmless BuzzFeed quiz begins mining her personal data, algorithmic “Disney princesses” appear on Connor LaBonte’s "inner island" and begin reshaping her fears, desires, and beliefs. As absurdity collides with moments of startling realism, the play reveals how media, technology, and political messaging quietly work to colonize our inner lives. Through a highly theatrical ensemble staging that blends comedy, movement, and music, Rokovoko shows us the importance of reclaiming our personal authority in an insidious digital age.

Starring (and written for):
Abigail Purvis
Asal Azari
Ella Freeman
George Wright
Kaylee Ardinger
Lorelei Calder
Paige Meegan

Creative Team:
Scenic Design by Jessie Baldinger
Costume Design by Brynne Oster-Bainnson
Lighting Design by Mary Ellen Stebbins
Sound Design by Ben Truppin-Brown
Composed by Nina Ross aka. SOFTEE
Choreographed by Sunny Min-Sook Hitt
Intimacy & Violence by Alex Taylor
Stage Managed by Kat Rivera
Assistant Stage Managed by Megan Zammit
Assistant Directed by Clark Worden