Nimrod

Nimrod Act I

Act 1 introduces us to the world of the Nimrod Administration (a criminal businessman’s presidency in its final year) through the eyes of Lani, a beleaguered Slovenian First Lady. Lani can’t wait to cash out at the end of this single term presidential mis-adventure. But strange political winds blow on the horizon and fate may have other plans.After the performance, Kirsten Vangsness, who plays the titular role of Nimrod, and Phinneas Kiyomura, playwright of Nimrod, break down Act 1, talk about why this play was written and why it was written this way and set the table for Act 2. Written by Phinneas Kiyomura, directed by Alina Phelan Ballou and starring Kirsten Vangsness.Nimrod Cast:Julie Lanctot as our NarratorHiwa Chow Elms as LaniKirsten Vangsness as NimrodEdward Moravcsik as CarverJoel Scher as FairfellowJanet Varney as FingerSierra Marcks as GhouliardiJenny Soo as DukieSarah Lilly as BlandonAndrea Ruth as Goodfellow, interviewer and CushmanAlan Smyth as Smartfellow and JuniorChloe Madriaga as Double Jr and GoonNiall Sulcer as Princess and Goon 2Phinneas Kiyomura as Denis

Nimrod Act II

In Act II, after learning that Nimrod has broken his promise to not seek a second term in office, Lani is already on her journey to secretly sabotage Nimrod’s presidential campaign. With the help of her half-brother, Denis, and her lover, Carver, Lani searches for a “scandal fit for kings” to finally take Nimrod down and by the end of the act, she just might have found it.After the show, Kirsten and Phinny break down Act 2, discuss not so secret half-brothers and whether or not they serve goulash in gulags and set us up for Act 3. Written by Phinneas Kiyomura, directed by Alina Phelan Ballou and starring Kirsten Vangsness.Nimrod Cast:Julie Lanctot as our NarratorHiwa Chow Elms as LaniKirsten Vangsness as NimrodEdward Moravcsik as CarverJoel Scher as FairfellowJanet Varney as FingerSierra Marcks as GhouliardiJenny Soo as DukieSarah Lilly as BlandonAndrea Ruth as Goodfellow, interviewer and CushmanAlan Smyth as Smartfellow and JuniorChloe Madriaga as Double Jr and GoonNiall Sulcer as Princess and Goon 2Phinneas Kiyomura as Denis

Nimrod Act III

In Act III, a Russian President, a rampant virus, and a super secret presidential gift. Lani’s plans come to a head but the chickens — or, rather, the radioactive boars — are coming home to roost.After the show, Kirsten and Phinny break down Act III, talk stolen props and the seductive power of  boar mucus. Written by Phinneas Kiyomura, directed by Alina Phelan Ballou and starring Kirsten Vangsness.Nimrod Cast:Julie Lanctot as our NarratorHiwa Chow Elms as LaniKirsten Vangsness as NimrodEdward Moravcsik as CarverJoel Scher as FairfellowJanet Varney as FingerSierra Marcks as GhouliardiJenny Soo as DukieSarah Lilly as BlandonAndrea Ruth as Goodfellow, interviewer and CushmanAlan Smyth as Smartfellow and JuniorChloe Madriaga as Double Jr and GoonNiall Sulcer as Princess and Goon 2Phinneas Kiyomura as Denis

Nimrod Act IV

In Nimrod Act IV, Lani wakes from her illness to find the surprising state of Nimrod’s presidency and learns just how much love can transform even a would-be dictator — but will luck hold for Lani and democracy? We’ll just see about that.After the show, Kirsten and Phinny break down Act IV, talk the virtue of truth in language, the danger of force and propaganda, and the difference between Christopher Cross and Chris de Burgh — instructive! Written by Phinneas Kiyomura, directed by Alina Phelan Ballou and starring Kirsten Vangsness.Nimrod Cast:Julie Lanctot as our NarratorHiwa Chow Elms as LaniKirsten Vangsness as NimrodEdward Moravcsik as CarverJoel Scher as FairfellowJanet Varney as FingerSierra Marcks as GhouliardiJenny Soo as DukieSarah Lilly as BlandonAndrea Ruth as Goodfellow, interviewer and CushmanAlan Smyth as Smartfellow and JuniorChloe Madriaga as Double Jr and GoonNiall Sulcer as Princess and Goon 2Phinneas Kiyomura as Denis

Nimrod Act V

In Nimrod Episode V, now imprisoned in her chambers, Lani is confronted by Blandon, the evil brain behind Nimrod's power as an insurrection commences. After drawing blood and escaping, Lani confronts her husband, her lover and her brother as she fights to save her son -- will she succeed? Tune in and find out!After the show, Kirsten and Phinny break down Act 5, talk the vagaries of the fever swamp lexicon, whether or not Phinny should wear a ruff, what it's like to talk in "Huttese" (check wookiepedia, folks), and hopefully deliver a little honest hope. It's been fun and thanks so much for coming along on this ride with us. Written by Phinneas Kiyomura, directed by Alina Phelan Ballou and starring Kirsten Vangsness.Nimrod Cast:Julie Lanctot as our NarratorHiwa Chow Elms as LaniKirsten Vangsness as NimrodEdward Moravcsik as CarverJoel Scher as FairfellowJanet Varney as FingerSierra Marcks as GhouliardiJenny Soo as DukieSarah Lilly as BlandonAndrea Ruth as Goodfellow, interviewer and CushmanAlan Smyth as Smartfellow and JuniorChloe Madriaga as Double Jr and GoonNiall Sulcer as Princess and Goon 2Phinneas Kiyomura as Denis