THEATRE | THURSDAYS–SUNDAYS, September 11–21 | $20–40
FUSION Theatre Company Presents WAKEY, WAKEY
FUSION Theatre Company is thrilled to launch our PROFOUND Autumn season with Wakey, Wakey by Will Eno. FUSION veteran Robb Sisneros (Witch, The Real Inspector Hound, Meteor Shower) directs John San Nicolas (Witch, Life X 3, Old Times) in the role of Guy and Alicia Lueras Maldonado (Life X 3 and The Seven 2024) as Lisa.
"A work of humor, humanity and grace that makes you want to hug your lover, your neighbor and maybe an usher on the way out… Eno breaks the fourth wall but here he also suggests a wondrous fifth…" —Variety
"Is it now? I thought I had more time." These first words in Will Eno's play are spoken by Guy, a man who knows, like all of us, on some level, that he will eventually die. Eno’s funny and moving play offers one of the most profound meditations and gifts that any playwright has given on what it means to be a human being. A grounding and authentic response to the goings-on in our world, Wakey, Wakey reminds us of what this life is about, including the great leveler of us all.
“To be honest…I can tend to float away from the really, really simple important things and kind of get distracted by the hoo-ha of modern life. I hope there are people like me who just need sometimes to be reminded of those simple things and try to connect them in a calm but also urgent way.” —Will Eno
Wakey, Wakey premiered at the Signature Theatre in New York City in February 2017 under the direction of Will Eno. The work marked his completed Residency Five Fellowship at the Signature Theatre, which premiered his play Title and Deed in 2012, The Open House in 2014, and Wakey, Wakey in 2017. He has received an Obie Award, Drama Desk Award, and his play Thom Pain was a Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Performances will be from September 11–21 on Thursdays & Fridays at 7 PM, Saturdays at 2 PM & 7 PM, and Sundays at 3 PM. Opening night features a pre-show reception with doors opening at 6 PM!
FUSION | The Cell
700 1st. St. NW
Downtown ABQ
Subscriptions: General Admission: $110 | Seniors over 65: $100 | Students: $55
Individual Tickets: General Admission: $40 | Seniors over 65: $35 | Students: $20
WILL ENO is an acclaimed American playwright recognized for his unique voice in contemporary theater, particularly through his notable work, Thom Pain (based on nothing), which was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2005. Born in 1965 in Lowell, Massachusetts, Eno's early life was marked by competitive cycling and a shift in focus toward writing after exposure to poetry while working as a house painter in New York City. His plays often explore existential themes through a lens of absurdity and humor, a style that has drawn comparisons to renowned figures like Samuel Beckett and Edward Albee.
Eno's debut full-length play, Tragedy: a tragedy, premiered in 2001, followed by other significant works such as The Flu Season and Middletown. He has received various accolades for his contributions to theater, including the Horton Foote Prize and multiple OBIE Awards. His plays, characterized by rich language and poignant reflections on human experience, have earned both critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Despite a divided critical reception, Eno is celebrated as one of the most innovative playwrights in modern theater, contributing significantly to the landscape of American drama. He currently resides in Brooklyn, where he continues to create impactful theatrical works.
Actors' Equity Association (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 45,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence.