Faust in the Anthropocene

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written and directed
by Al D'Andrea

April 2025

at The Hill Arts
(formerly St. Lawrence Arts)
76 Congress Street, Portland

In this contemporary retelling of the Faust legend, an innovative entrepreneur bargains away his soul in exchange for unimaginable money, fame, and power. His unquenchable desires exact a catastrophic toll on the environment and all living beings until he is confronted by a formidable challenger, eco-activist Zee. This startingly original new play features interwoven Tales from the Land of Snows and original music by Aaron Robinson.

Cast

Harlan Baker

Joshua Flanagan

Kim Gordon

Jason Iannone

Isis Phoenix

Sean Ramey*

Tristan Rolfe

* Member Actors Equity Association

Devin Domeyer

Carole Florman

James Noel Hoban*

Kathleen Nation

Joe Quinn

Jesse Reich*

Rachael Schuster

Stories and Reviews

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View Sneak Peek Video (click image above)

Faust Meets a Climate Activist in a New Play | Portland Press Herald

'Faust in the Anthropocene' World Premiere | Boothbay Register

Meet the Cast of 'Faust in the Anthropocene' | Boothbay Register

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Shabkar reveals the perfection of his meditation cave

A Lama advises the Seeker to awaken to his true nature

Zee and the Eco-Activists protest Faust Technologies

Faust is utterly dissatisfied with life

The Tale of the Nettles Pot

An explosion has disrupted Zee and Delandra's protest

Faust makes a terrible bargain with Mara and her children Arati and Raga

The Tale of the Wind Antelope

Faust speaks at the Institute of Artificial Intelligence

Zee helps Grace and learns a valuable lesson

Faust is persuaded by Tanha to take over world communication

Zee seeks "the right way to live, the best way to serve"

The Tenders of Government need Faust to save the Kingdom

Mara advises Faust to control all from the shadows

The Tender of Sustenance bemoans scarcity in the Kingdom

Zee reads from her book 'One Environment'

Shabkar advises the Seeker that life is suffering

A candlelight vigil is held to mourn nature and strengthen resolve

Sir rewards Faust with all Western lands

A flood threatens a family, and Zee and friends step in

Faust and Zee debate environmental challenges through social media

Faust plots a misinformation campaign about climate change

The Eco-Activists get cold feet on the eve of a dangerous protest

Supplicants come to Shakyamuni Buddha

The Tale of Kisagotami and the Mustard Seed

Faust flies through space

The Lama teaches Zee to star gaze

Shabkar teaches the Seeker to "drop everything" to awaken

The White Stag brings Zee a life-altering message

Buddha conveys the Flower Sutra to the Seeker

Shabkar offers his own flower teaching on impermanence

Band Helen and A Thousand Ships rocks a party at Faust's mansion

Mara reminds Faust he is incapable of love

Faust relives a memory of abandoning his troubled wife

The Eco-Activists celebrate a Gen Z-er being elected to Congress

Faust is overwhelmed with insatiable desire, dissatisfaction, and craving

A Birder shares a rare sighting with a Jogger

Faust cannot accept the compassionate plea of his daughter - Zee

The Tale of Dzigar Kongtrul's Grandmother

In his final moments, Faust has a revelation - too late

With Hope and Care, Zee looks to a brighter, though challenging, future

Shabkar has final advice on how to live and how to awaken