In Development
Playwright Victoria Goring is developing the play through 2 Artist in residencies in conjunction with her photographic exhibit: America the Trashed
San Gabriel National Monument
Hot Springs National Park
Playwright Victoria Goring is developing the play through 2 Artist in residencies in conjunction with her photographic exhibit: America the Trashed
San Gabriel National Monument
Hot Springs National Park
The Cardboard Countess is an inspiring new theater for young audiences that explores the developing relationship between a troubled teen and a homeless woman who wears a gown of garbage bags and proclaims she is a Countess. United by concerns of conservation, their growing friendship is cut short by the preconceptions of society.
At times tragic, at times hilarious, the ongoing battle between these two characters, each fighting to be heard in an ever hostile world, is a play all audiences of all ages can relate to.
Themes of societal waste, eroding of belief, and the restorative power of friendship bring this play to an open end where the audience must decide for themselves: Is the Countess real? Will Ever, the troubled teen, become a Countess, another homeless person, or a humbled, happier person?
At times tragic, at times hilarious, the ongoing battle between these two characters, each fighting to be heard in an ever hostile world, is a play all audiences of all ages can relate to.
Themes of societal waste, eroding of belief, and the restorative power of friendship bring this play to an open end where the audience must decide for themselves: Is the Countess real? Will Ever, the troubled teen, become a Countess, another homeless person, or a humbled, happier person?
Engaging the Community
The Cardboard Countess has a secondary cast of characters to be cast locally. This is an opportunity for young actors to learn new skills and act in a wonderful show with minimal rehearsal.
The Cardboard Countess has a secondary cast of characters to be cast locally. This is an opportunity for young actors to learn new skills and act in a wonderful show with minimal rehearsal.
TrashedExploring the relationship between public lands and the trash left behind.
Workshops are available for schools, groups, parks...anyone who wants to inspire their community to care. |
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Photographer and Playwright Victoria Goring explores the relationship between garbage and National Lands through photography and playwrighting.
Accidental art is created as nature continues to grow around foreign objects, incorporating human trash into a new landscape. Proof of decaying morals? A call to save our national lands? A horrifyingly hilarious look at garbage left in public lands.
Accidental art is created as nature continues to grow around foreign objects, incorporating human trash into a new landscape. Proof of decaying morals? A call to save our national lands? A horrifyingly hilarious look at garbage left in public lands.
Workshops
Trashed Scavenger Hunt
A scavenger hunt that combines thoughtful discussion of trash in national lands with a high energy family friendly activity. Artistically, Trashed accomplishes Ms. Goring's personal goal of having the viewer engage in thoughtful discussion about the relationship of trash in nature. As a community event, Trashed brings people together of different ages and background, and anyone, regardless of age or ability, can participate. This activity literally puts the visitor into the environment, exploring in a manner they would not previously have employed. Because of the competitive aspect, participants have lots of fun, and their high energy is contagious to all: Everyone walks away happy, knowing they have made the forest a bit safer for wildlife. Practically, the environment benefits from the removal of trash, and the trash is then cleaned and recycled into art supplies. For a longer workshop, participants create sculptures from the trash. |