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A Journey of Hardship & Suffering (work-in-progress showing)

An Alexis Howland Project

Details

Categories: Comedy & Improv, Theater

Dates: September 4, 2025 - September 12, 2025

Run Time: 45 mins

Venue: The Louis Bluver Theatre at the Drake

Overview

A clowny comedy of errors inspired by a true 19th-century wilderness expedition into the interior of Alaska – impertinent mules, relentless mosquitoes, sabotage, and mutiny!

This new ensemble show in early development is a work-in-progress showing of phase one ideas.

Development of this project is supported through Cannonball 2025’s Philadelphia Theatre Company Text and Dramaturgy Cohort.

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About the Artist

Alexis Howland is a Philly-based theater artist creating big-energy, devised, ensemble-based shows. She challenges audiences to laugh hesitantly and then uproariously at sacrosanct moments. Her work explores the dark absurdity of society and shows the audience they actually love all the messed up stuff in our world. She is a graduate of Pig Iron and is good at spreadsheets.

Credits

William AckerDevisor/Performer
Aiden Ankli Devisor/Performer
Margo CramerProp Master
Jonah GodfreyMusic Direction
Alexis Howland Director
Jo Kramer Devisor/Performer
Tenara Calem Collaborator
Graham CookDevisor/Performer