JASON
by Joe Praml
Summary and Script
“We found the world of Jason to be wonderfully menacing and idiosyncratic...Jason and Finnegan’s mysterious, magnetic relationship sparked thoughts about how those in power think about underdogs. Praml’s investigation of corporate behavior was especially chilling given current events. This is a unique story laced with biting wit.”
--Sarah Rose Leonard, Literary Manager, Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Jason is set in a surrealistic present. There are three main characters: Jason, an ambitious idealistic young man; Finnegan, good-hearted outsider always on the escape from prison; the Old Man, the powerful driving force of the play and head of the Company. They meet in an other-worldly park. The Old Man recruits Jason to serve the Company. As he rises in the Company, Jason twists idealism to perfect the product, reform Finnegan, and dominate the Company. Beneath this conglomerate world is the stubborn longevity of an unnamed plague. The Official reminisces about a past corporate leader who captivated people’s hearts and fears. Jason uses power and fear. He betrays Finnegan and the Old Man and ends up powerful, cold, alone.
by Joe Praml
Summary and Script
“We found the world of Jason to be wonderfully menacing and idiosyncratic...Jason and Finnegan’s mysterious, magnetic relationship sparked thoughts about how those in power think about underdogs. Praml’s investigation of corporate behavior was especially chilling given current events. This is a unique story laced with biting wit.”
--Sarah Rose Leonard, Literary Manager, Berkeley Repertory Theatre
Jason is set in a surrealistic present. There are three main characters: Jason, an ambitious idealistic young man; Finnegan, good-hearted outsider always on the escape from prison; the Old Man, the powerful driving force of the play and head of the Company. They meet in an other-worldly park. The Old Man recruits Jason to serve the Company. As he rises in the Company, Jason twists idealism to perfect the product, reform Finnegan, and dominate the Company. Beneath this conglomerate world is the stubborn longevity of an unnamed plague. The Official reminisces about a past corporate leader who captivated people’s hearts and fears. Jason uses power and fear. He betrays Finnegan and the Old Man and ends up powerful, cold, alone.