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Invention

by Brandon Burk

& Ed Simpson

The development of Invention was supported by a grant from The Mikulay Family Fellowship

and by the High Point University Department of Theatre and Dance.

About the Play

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Directed by Sarah Norris

Produced by Sugar Shack Productions

Executive Producer Heather Anne Chamberlain

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“I’ve taken a life…and I can never pay it back. But I’m going to spend the rest of my life trying.”

 

Invention is a one-man performance celebrating redemption and based on the life events of actor and co-writer, Brandon Burk. After killing a man in a drunk driving accident at the age of 25, Burk was sentenced to 5 ½ to 15 years in Nevada state prison. Meet the diverse characters that helped him salvage a scrap of goodness and meaning from tragedy. Based upon the life of Brandon Burk.

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February 2nd & 3rd at 7pm

The Players Theatre - 11 MacDougal Street

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Part of New Light Theater Project's Spotlight Series

MEET THE ARTISTS

Click here for team bios
& the development history.

Written & Performed by Brandon Burk

Written by
Ed Simpson
Directed by Sarah Norris
Original Music by Christopher Lash

Check out the interview with

writer/performer Brandon Burk, writer Ed Simpson, and director Sarah Norris from Stage Buddy.

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