The Aliens

Written by Annie Baker
Directed by Lila Neugebauer
Mar 20th – May 5th
Press Opening, Saturday Mar 24th, 2012
Tues/Wed/Thurs at 7pm Fri/Sat at 8pm, Sat Mat at 3pm
Run Time: 100 minutes plus intermission

Warning: Herbal cigarettes will be smoked onstage

In hot young playwright Annie Baker’s, Obie-award-winning drama, two thirty-something, former band members hold court in the ‘occupied’ back yard of a Vermont coffee shop, writing the great American novel, jamming on the guitar, and solving the world’s problems. When a teen-aged employee tries to evict them, they find the disciple they’ve been waiting for. Music, humor, and brilliant wordplay make The Aliens the must-see production of the season.Read the Press Release

“Best of the Year”-The New York Times

Haynes Thigpen* (KJ) and Peter O’Connor (Jasper) hang out.

Haynes Thigpen* as KJ ponders and drinks tea.

Haynes Thigpen* (KJ) and Peter O’Connor (Jasper) hang out.

Peter O’Connor (Jasper) reads from his novel to Haynes Thigpen* (KJ)

Peter O’Connor (Jasper)

Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine) discovers Haynes Thigpen* (KJ) & Peter O’Connor (Jasper) loitering.

Peter O’Connor (Jasper) shares inspiration for a novel with Haynes Thigpen* (KJ)

Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine) waits for his new friends

Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine) contemplates calling a girl

Haynes Thigpen* (KJ) and Peter O’Connor (Jasper) play music on 4th of July for Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine)

Haynes Thigpen* as KJ plays with sparkler.

Peter O’Connor (Jasper) & Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine) watch Haynes Thigpen* (KJ) dance with sparkler

Haynes Thigpen* makes ‘shroom tea.

Peter O’Connor (Jasper) invites Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine) to 4th of July party with Haynes Thigpen* (KJ)

Peter O’Connor (Jasper) offers cigarette to Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine)

Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine) receives guidance from Haynes Thigpen* (KJ)

Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine) receives gift from Haynes Thigpen* (KJ)

Brian Miskell (Shelmerdine) is healed by Haynes Thigpen* (KJ)

The Cast of The Aliens

The Cast, Crew, Designers and Director of The Aliens

Photos by Jessica Palopoli

*Courtesy of Actors’ Equity 

Behind the Scenes of The Aliens:

The Aliens opening night: