The Reading
UPDATES
09-20-2023: IN THE REHEARSAL ROOM - After months of re-writes and preparations, we are finally in the rehearsal room together - pencils and highlighters at the ready. Not only is this a talented and creative group, but they are all just really fun people to be with. See you on Saturday night!
09-18-2023: EXCITING ANNOUCEMENT! Tim Leininger - Connecticut and Broadway theater critic, host of One Man's Opinion on YouTube and the Yesterday's Matinee podcast - will be moderating the talkback after the reading of The End of Empire with the writer, director and cast. Tim's experience and expertise will make this a fun and informative session for everyone!
09-09-2023: A final readthrough with our talented cast before rehearsals begin on 09-19. Great insights and ideas generated - very exciting!
09-09-2023: A playwright's POV at a readthrough. Why are the snacks so far away...?
About the play
The End of Empire follows the CEO of the world's largest social media platform as he and his executives, over the course of a single week, navigate ethical challenges posed by competitors, politicians, and each other. The play is an ambitious tale that takes the audience from the dawn of mathematical numbers to the contemporary challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence.
Meet the cast
Kim Carlson
Role: Marty Klein, Vice President of Global Public Policy
Margaret Mann
Role: Senator Gina Kimble, Senior Senator from California
Steffon Sampson
Role: Jamaal Warner, Junior Algorithm Engineer
Michael Souney
Role: Stage Directions
Meet the creative team
Playwright
Director
Video Designer
Allison McAloon
Stage Manager