Duck Harbor—presented by 1st Stage as “a clever, humorous, and heartwarming story of long-distance love in later life”—is a 12-episode weekly web series in which the performers’ identities and lines are revealed live on camera. “Through this innovative series of short scenes, the audience gets to experience the magic of the theater and the excitement of new love between two lonely hearts reaching out from charming small towns on opposite sides of the country,” says 1st Stage. Duck Harbor invites the audience on a thrilling livestream ride as the scenes unfold in real time, without a net.
The two performers, Geoffrey Rivas and Deidra LaWan Starnes were secretly cast, and neither knew who the other character would be until the moment that the scene started. To enhance the spontaneous theatrical magic, each actor is given only his/her lines in the script several days before filming, with the other’s redacted so they’re unaware of each other’s text. The intent is for discovery to happen with each moment, segment, and beat as they go along for a “sincere and genuine freshness on stage,” in front of the audience.
The writers Bob Bartlett and E. M. Lewis collaborated other over months working through ideas and concepts to develop the scenes and episodes, serving as “writers’ rooms” for and with each other. Director Alex Levy helps to make sure that the tone, intent, and purpose come through as the script unfolds. Then it’s up to the actors to find their voices using their own instincts in portraying the characters and where they are moment-to-moment with each other. Stay tuned for future review entries on a weekly basis as new episodes are released.
Duck Harbor airs live in 12 episodes every Tuesday at 8:00 PM EDT from June 1 to August 17, 2021. Each webisode installment is provided free of charge. Simply register at 1stStage.org and tune in each week to follow this exciting story as it unfolds over time.
A $15 all-access package, also available at 1stStage.org, includes bonus content—behind-the-scenes with exclusive interviews with the cast and creative team—as well as previous episodes as the story moves forward week-to-week.
Episode #1
Aired June 1, 2021
In this launch of Duck Harbor, actors Deidra LaWan Starns as Wendy and Geoffrey Rivas as Mac meet for the first time when they appear on camera. In the opening scene, an emergency situation brings Wendy and Mac together on an internet call and only when he tries to ascertain her address to help her do they realize they’re in different Duck Harbors on on opposite sides of the country. Starns and Rivas have great chemistry in their introductory conversation that started accidently but have hints of warmth and possible interest underneath the banter. As they wait for help to arrive, Mac, a fire department volunteer, helps her calm her down and listens patiently as she shares memory of a childhood incident that has implications on her current situation. Just as Mac and Wendy suddenly meet, the actors themselves finally have scene partners to activate the words with expressions and energize the text to create a lively experience, together.
Aired June 8, 2021
In the second episode of this real-time revelation of characters, Wendy and Mac performed by actors Geoffrey Rivas and Deidra LaWan Starnes continue their conversation, now that she is no longer in danger. As they share descriptions about their respective Duck Harbors in Oregon and Maryland, they realize the surprising similarities of living in small, secluded towns where everybody knows everything about you. Wendy is constantly interrupted as she yells to a nephew in the next room, but calms as Mac describes the solitude of floating on his boat. “Why are you still there?” they ask each other and themselves as they assess and consider their choices in staying in their towns, the advantages, downsides, and wonder are they comfortable, settling, or are they stuck. The script provides openings and glimmers of different ways of being as they listen to each other, and share and wonder.
Duck Harbor
Cowritten by Bob Bartlett and E.M. Lewis
Directed by Alex Levy
Assistant Director Rashaud Matthews
Featuring Deidra LaWan Starnes and Geoffrey Rivas
Video and media by Evin Howell Videography
SEE ALSO:
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