Deep Purple Wiggle

By Milo Cramer

Bro and Sibling are twins in their thirties who, up until now, have self-identified as dudes. When one comes out to the other as non-binary (without either of them fully knowing what it means), a queer Pandora's box is opened. A new comedy (with music) about contemporary masculinity.

The play loosely reflects the experiences of the playwright Milo Cramer, who recently began identifying as non-binary and queer in their mid-30s. We explored how the emergence of queer identities has affected men’s self-image, confidence, sexuality, and relationships.

Taking inspiration from the Great Fairy’s Fountain in the Zelda video game series, Theatre Battery’s production of Deep Purple Wiggle is set in a pool of water, wherein the actors of the ensemble become shapeshifting queer water nymphs. The production features a live harp player, original songs, movement and dance sequences, and an immersively constructed set featuring a body of water and audience seating configured in the round.

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FEATURING

Emon Elboudwarej as Sibling
Malex Reed as Bro
Donato Fatuesi as Ensemble
Matt Lockett as Ensemble
Ronan Pirkle as Ensemble
Pyper as Ensemble
Douglas Ridings as Ensemble

Ellie Yamanaka on Harp

CREATIVE TEAM

Logan Ellis: Director
Nicholas Ponting: Scenic Design
Meg Powers: Costume Design
Cricket Neiss: Lighting Design
K Gbur: Stage Manager
Alex Vermillion: Dramaturg
Ayden Bryant: Production Assistant
Douglas Ridings: Choreographer
Malex Reed: Composer
Kathryn Stewart: Casting Director
Tessa Keough-Martinez: Assoc. Stage Manager/Ensemble Understudy
Luca Le: Production Photographer