"The Specimen follows Johnny, a gay paleozoologist who loses his job amid Trump-era science budget cuts. Outraged and unmoored, Johnny refuses to abandon his life's work, continuing his research through increasingly dangerous-and darkly comedic-methods inside his apartment bathroom. Blending horror, satire, and political rage, The Specimen explores queer identity, institutional abandonment, and the costs of pursuing truth in a world that no longer funds it."
"Content Warning: This production includes bloody imagery and nudity. The production is written and performed by Schaeffer Nelson, whom The Los Angeles Times calls, "an intriguing new voice...who should be heard." Directed by Bella Campos Hintzman, and stage managed by Jasmine Lew. Remaining Performance Schedule: Potrero Stage, 1695 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107 Saturday, January 24 at 4PM Thursday, January 29 at 8:30 PM Monday, February 2 at 7PM"
Johnny is a gay paleozoologist who loses his job amid Trump-era science budget cuts. Outraged and unmoored, Johnny refuses to abandon his life’s work and continues research through increasingly dangerous and darkly comedic methods inside his apartment bathroom. The piece blends horror, satire, and political rage while exploring queer identity, institutional abandonment, and the personal costs of pursuing truth without funding. The production includes bloody imagery and nudity. Schaeffer Nelson writes and performs the work, directed by Bella Campos Hintzman with stage management by Jasmine Lew. Performances take place at Potrero Stage with free tickets and a suggested donation, and streaming is available.
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