MoB Theatre to present original performances at Cucalorus Film Festival in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A Wilmington-based theater organization is bringing a mix of original plays, experimental performances and local history to this year’s Cucalorus Film Festival.
Mouths of Babes (MoB) Theatre will present “MoBalorus” on Sunday, Nov. 22, featuring three blocks of performances at 3 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the GigSalad Lounge at the Coastline Center.
The one-day event will showcase new theatrical works exploring topics ranging from Wilmington’s racial history to personal experiences and modern social issues.
The “Local Voices” performance block will feature two productions examining significant moments in Wilmington’s history.
“The Root of the Wound” draws from interviews with the late Cynthia Brown, a Wilmington historian and descendant of a family directly affected by the 1898 Wilmington massacre.
“Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!” by Mary McCallum, based on the writings of Larry Reni Thomas, explores the protests and violence surrounding the Wilmington Ten in 1971.
The new play will be presented as a staged reading, followed by a community conversation connecting those historical events to Wilmington today.
Another performance, “Cornelia: Confessions from a Cage” by Chloe Mason, is a solo comedy exploring adolescence and growing up through the story of a young woman’s beloved pet guinea pig. The production combines music, dance, animation and storytelling.
The event will also feature “MoB After Dark,” a collection of short plays, puppetry, movement and multimedia performances addressing technology, desire, politics and the absurdities of modern life.
MoB Theatre is a Wilmington-based nonprofit that focuses on collaborative theater-making, social justice and community engagement.
The organization uses personal stories, oral histories and lived experiences to develop original productions that explore issues relevant to the Wilmington community.
Tickets for MoBalorus are $10 and are available now.
For tickets and additional information, visit the Cucalorus Film Festival website or contact MoB Theatre at mail@mobtheatre.com.
