NEXT STOP - The table read (our first meeting as cast and crew) was held at Ray Philly in Fishtown.

NEXT STOP - Cast and crew meeting before the first read through of the script.

NEXT STOP - Cast members during the table read at Ray Philly.

NEXT STOP - The Next Stop script (!)

NEXT STOP - Kwan (Vicarious Love) and I speaking with the cast and crew before our first read.

NEXT STOP - Lots of laughing (to my delight) at the script during our first read.

NEXT STOP - A chaotic scene on the train. From left: Gabbe as Make-up Babe, Blue as Therapist 1, Anais as Therapist 2, Rain as Tom, Jian as Recurring Character, Medina as Rave Brat 1 (Eric is backstage). Rehearsals were held every Wednesday evening at Vox Populi from February to April.

NEXT STOP - Dancers creating magic on the train with McCullen on sound at the desk in back. Rehearsals were held every Wednesday evening at Vox Populi from February to April.

NEXT STOP - Sophia and N.K. (right) in scene as 'the perfect snobs'. Ben (left) in character as David -practicing looking out the train window. Rehearsals were held every Wednesday evening at Vox Populi from February to April.

NEXT STOP - The cast and some crew laughing as Evan and Ben run through their scene as Sam and David. Rehearsals were held every Wednesday evening at Vox Populi from February to April.

NEXT STOP - Sorting through my notes to talk through a scene during rehearsal.

NEXT STOP - Martine, Tess and Jian in character as the dancers on the train. Rehearsals were held every Wednesday evening at Vox Populi from February to April.

NEXT STOP - A quiet moment on the train. Rehearsals were held every Wednesday evening at Vox Populi from February to April.

NEXT STOP - Cristina Keiffer, Marian Bailey, Nicolo Gentile and Rachel Hsu painting the play sets at Temple University's Tyler School of Arts.

NEXT STOP - Marian Bailey adding details to the subway backdrops.

NEXT STOP - Nicolo Gentile was the set designer and lead fabricator for the production. Here he is splitting the train chairs donated to us by muralist- Meg Seligman.

NEXT STOP - Some of our small but mighty crew from left- Jenna Staffieri, Rachel Hsu, Marian Bailey, Cristina Keiffer and Nicolo Gentile.

NEXT STOP - The cast and crew during dress rehearsal at James Oliver Gallery.

NEXT STOP - Speaking with the cast and crew one final time at dress rehearsal.

NEXT STOP - Some cast and crew chatting between rehearsals.

NEXT STOP - Jian and Evan in scene as Guy with Food and Sam. I was taking notes in the audience seating and jumped into the scene for this photo.

NEXT STOP - Nicolo Gentile sitting with the incredible train set he pioneered.

NEXT STOP - Full circle: Sophia and N.K (right) in character as The Perfect Snobs. Ben (left) in character as David- all that practicing looking out the window paid off.

NEXT STOP - Final dress rehearsal madness. From left: Sam as Cop 1, Jian as Guy With Food, Allyssa as Bess and Carissa as Tina.

NEXT STOP - Final dress rehearsal from left: Medina as Rave Brat 1, Gabbe as Make-up Babe, Blue as Therapist 1, Anais as Therapist 2, Rain as Tom and Ralph (far right) as the Tradie.

NEXT STOP - Here we are- the cast and crew of Next Stop at James Oliver Gallery.

NEXT STOP - Some of the cast getting ready on shownight.

NEXT STOP - Martine in costume as one of the dancers.

NEXT STOP - Jian (the recurring character) and I backstage on the second show night.

NEXT STOP - From left: Hannah as Rave Brat 3, Medina as Rave Brat 1 and Em as Rave Brat 2- backstage before show.

NEXT STOP - Sophia and N.K. ready for the show.

NEXT STOP - Backstage during the show.

NEXT STOP - Dancing, hugging, so proud of what we've created together- backstage after curtain call.

NEXT STOP - Next Stop Flyer Front.

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the plays

Next Stop, was a production about a ride on the train. This was a 45 minute, one act, satirical play production showcased at James Oliver Gallery on the 26th, 27th and 28th of April 2024. Written and directed by Overstone, produced in collaboration with Vicarious Love along with a cast of 25 and crew of 7- this production was firmly grounded in ideals based in positive psychology and the social practice movement. Of the three performances showcased, all were sold out. Here are images of the showcase, rehearsals and promotional fliers.

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