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SUPERHERO

"What kind of superhero story do we need in this heartsick summer of lost children and wildfires? An “infinity war” is hardly a comforting concept.
Instead, Samantha Johns and George McConnell have delivered the tender tableau of 
Superhero."

-Jay Gabler, CityPages

masked SUPERHEROES appear in this non-narrative, image & movement-based performance that explores
the notion of the 
extra in the ordinary.
think a greek chorus mixed with color guards, olympic opening ceremonies, the marvel and DC cinematic universes,
bold colors 
& broken hearts.
SUPERHERO is a quiet unfolding that always explodes.


directed and designed by george mcconnell and Samantha Johns 
assistant directed by Shayla Roland​ 
lighting designed by Alejandro Fajardo Arbelaez

devised by the above and the performers:  Corey Baesler, Roxy Bergeron, Melody Bowers, Natalie Cumming, Greta Erickson, Thomas Lorendo, Patrick McNamer, Maggie Page, Beth Ann Powers, Hannah Nicole Stenback, Aubrey Trecek, Kenzi Allen, Carlie Abel, Asher Æ Edes, Linden Baierl, Morgen Chang, Tanner Doll, Shelby Gilberto, Ellie Haugen, Jo Kellen, Lillian Noonan, Aaron Telander, Amy Trunt, Wade Howard, Bryan Schmidt, Samuel Ahern

July 2018, The Southern Theatre, Minneapolis 

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  • Home
  • bio/artist statement/cv
  • my work
    • Directing >
      • nowhere now
      • swim team
      • swim team (Minnesota Fringe August 2022)
      • FUCK YEAH
      • FUCK YEAH (Denver Fringe June 2022)
      • daaaaaaad
      • i am a ghost haunting myself
      • your broken hand already on my sugar mouth
      • If you'll look closely right here
      • cloud/mountain
    • Directing with Samantha Johns >
      • snowfuck
      • superhero
      • Britney Spears's CROSSROADS
      • the one obstruction
      • even if we never look forward
      • the thing
      • hello (it's been great letting you get to know me)
      • the taste of my mouth
      • this.is.a.stupid.love.story.
      • hurricane tour
    • college/university directing >
      • Florida State University
      • Guilford Technical Community College
      • Adams State University
    • performance art duos >
      • trip the light fantastic
      • car.sick.
      • feel the lightning by dan deacon
      • willtalking/georgeeating
      • We are theatre (and so can you)
      • Two guys just standing there looking at each other and maybe pulling things out of bags and there's a time keeper
      • I saw spartacus
      • Baby, I'm Your Baby Baby: The Land of Milk and Honey
      • Manly
      • Please Stay/Don't Go
    • odd ends >
      • I am a curator
      • I am a lecturer
      • I am a wedding officiant
      • I am in space with Justin
      • I am directed by Jiana
  • Contact/Photo Credits
  • press