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My Name Is Gideon to Be Presented at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater

Gideon Irving’s U.S. stage debut was originally set for Walkerspace.

A scene from My Name is Gideon: I'm Probably Going to Die, Eventually at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.
A scene from My Name Is Gideon: I'm Probably Going to Die, Eventually at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater.
(© Maria Baranova)

All For One Theater has announced that Gideon Irving will make his American stage debut with his new solo show My Name Is Gideon: I’m Probably Going to Die, Eventually. The production's previous engagement was canceled prior to its first preview by the sudden closing of Soho Rep.'s Walker Street theater. It will now open November 17 at Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, with previews beginning November 11 for a limited run through December 11.

The show is described as follows: "My Name Is Gideon: I'm Probably Going to Die, Eventually has been developed over the course of 500 performances in living rooms around the world. The resulting theatrical excursion in storytelling is rooted in song and surprise, featuring more than 15 instruments — among them, the banjo, bouzouki, waterphone, shruti box, mbira, whirly tube and scacciapensieri. Gideon's expedition continues as he looks for a new place to stay each night, relying on this audiences' hospitality."

Irving was first introduced to New York audiences in the winter of 2015 when he performed Living Here, commissioned and produced by the Foundry Theatre. That tour covered 45 homes across the five boroughs, and was Gideon's first foray into a more established theatrical context.

The creative team includes artistic consultant Ewen Wright, scenic designer Silvosky Studios, lighting designer Stephen Terry, and costume designer Alice Tavener. Casey Alexander Smith serves as property master.

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