THE GREAT VANISHING: PARTS I - III
Imagine... you wake up one day and The Great Pyramid at Giza has disappeared.
And a week later, the Parthenon.
And then, Stonehenge.
THE GREAT VANISHING tracks the lives of a diverse group of citizens - scientists, teachers, artists, students, YouTubers and more - who wake up one day to learn that the Great Pyramid at Giza has disappeared without a trace. As ancient monuments begin to vanish around the world, human beings must learn to live with a new and terrifying uncertainty. Where are our ancient foundations going, and who among us is going with them?
"The Great Vanishing" is an experimental episodic indi film project conceived, developed, and released during the first months of isolation from COVID-19, March - June 2020.
In keeping with our mission, The Skeleton Rep(resents) reimagined the pandemic as a confrontation with an ancient, inexplicable force in "The Great Vanishing." The included pieces, which range from dance to audioplay to film, have been combined into a singular narrative. The company offers the series as a model for new work that combines the practices of theatrical script writing and performance with the editing tools of indi film.
As we move into a new normal, this could represent the future of filmmaking. Most video work during quarantine has been completely solitary- we have actually created a work that's completely collaborative. To make a scene dynamic and compelling when shot from one angle-- at home-- on a cell phone-- is something we've seen a lot of on social media. But to create a feature length film out of 31 disparately shot scenes speaks to the transcendent skills of the actors, as much as to the editing prowess involved.
We invite you to watch this with your feet up and mind open. Have a beverage nearby. Light some incense or wear your favorite perfume. Sit down. Breathe. Be with us. All 45 of us. We made something, and we want to share it with you.
As we move into a new normal, this could represent the future of filmmaking. Most video work during quarantine has been completely solitary- we have actually created a work that's completely collaborative. To make a scene dynamic and compelling when shot from one angle-- at home-- on a cell phone-- is something we've seen a lot of on social media. But to create a feature length film out of 31 disparately shot scenes speaks to the transcendent skills of the actors, as much as to the editing prowess involved.
We invite you to watch this with your feet up and mind open. Have a beverage nearby. Light some incense or wear your favorite perfume. Sit down. Breathe. Be with us. All 45 of us. We made something, and we want to share it with you.
To learn more about the 45 collaborators on this project, check them out below!
(listed alphabetically by first name)
Adam Kraar | Playwright, intercultural, cooperator, spouse, lyrical-comical-tragical | www.adamkraar.com
AhDream Smith | Outgoing, Resourceful, Proactive, Generous, Observant | @chasingahdream
Alan Kopischke | Teacher, Actor, Director, Math Nerd
Ali Keller | creative, supportive, funny, smart, gluten-free | @alikeller47
Anna Zhou | empathetic, fun, warm, artistic, perceptive | @_earthtoanna
Anuj Parikh | words words words words swords?
Anya Kopischke | Multi-Media Comedian who’s OKAY! | www.anyakopischke.com | @uncle_anya
Ashley Kristeen Vega | Resilient, Loyal, Driven, Responsible, Passionate | www.AshleyKristeenVega.com | @AshleyKristeenVega
Austin Taylor | Passionate, Thoughtful, Calculated, Honest, Kind | @_xhaustin_
Barron B. Bass | Warm, Friendly, Spontaneous, Easy Going, Team Player | www.thevoiceoverbaron.com
C. Joi Sanchez | charismatic, resilient, balanced, silver tongued, quick witted | www.thegodisarts.bigcartel.com | instagram: @j_thegodis
Carrie Keating | Savage, sassy, bougie, ratchet, and savage | www.carriekeating.com | @carriebea
Daniel Hughes | Kind, goofy, thoughtful, sporty, creative | @daniel3hughes
Daniel Scarantino | Good. Gracious. Ass. Is. Bodacious. | Twitter, tumblr, Instagram: @seasonmysoul
Emily Claire Schmitt | Playwright Focused on Uncovering the Modern Mystical | www.emilyclaireschmitt.com
Emily Rose Simons | Small, British, Funny, Strange, Creative | www.songsofemilyrose.com | @EnglishRoseNY
Emmy Kuperschmid | Passionate, hardworking, quirky, empathetic, positive | @emmykupe
Gilbert Sosa | charismatic, positive, outgoing, determined, content | @gilbertsosa
Harrison Young | Knoxville Ambassador for Dramatists Guild | https://newplayexchange.org/users/13207/harrison-young
Miranda Wilson | .Kind. Driven. Dedicated. Empathetic. Mysterious. | @mirnoelle
Isabella Jane Schiller | Driven, warm, realistic, old-soul, good-humored | @ijschiller | www.isabellajaneschiller.com
Jennie Hughes | Positive, ambitious, caring, energetic, goofy | www.jenniehughes.weebly.com | @jenniemarie7
John Racioppo | Caring, Considerate, Anxious, Cynical, Excitable | @JohnRacioppo
Joshua Young | thoughtful, courteous, deliberate, industrious, earnest | @TotoroVsBatman
Kate Schwartz | Creative, Quirky, Hard-Working, Sensitive, Sincere
Katelynn Kenney | Writer, actor, director, dreamer, fighter | www.katelynnkenney.com
Khalil LeSaldo | Actor & Writer; 2Sheets & Playmakers | https://www.facebook.com/2SheetsTheater/
Lorna Brooks | Actress, Writer, Photographer the order varies.. | https://www.instagram.com/lornagrl
Matt Minnicino | Playwright, Teacher, Storyteller | www.mattminnicino.com | @minnicino
Michael Axelrod | Creative, Observant, Playful, Loyal, Bad-Joke-Lover | www.michaelaxelrod.com
Molly Lang | Dopey, Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy | @molly.sa.lang
Olivia Hrko | Curious, Enthusiastic, Intelligent, Creative, Semi-Witty
Rebecca Henna Vineyard | determined; passionate; crafty; empathetic; accepting | @rebeccahenna
Ria T. DiLullo | Observant, Inspired, Organized, Ambitious, Ethical | @dilulloria
Samantha Streich | Tenacious, bold, outspoken, feminist, compassionate | @samstreich
Sarah Jack | Quirky, passionate, goofy, empathetic, and kind. | @smjack28
Sarah Krasnow | French-speaker, writer, actor, director, dramaturg | sarah-krasnow.com
Sophie Max | Hardworking, creative, supportive, strong, open | www.instagram.com/sophiemax_
Stacey Branson | creative, sarcastic, empathetic, multifaceted, adventurous | @staceybranson
Vince Edgehill | Quite, fun, passionate, happy, caring. | @vinceedgehill
Evelyn Rivera-Cardenas / Evelyn Carvera | Spritely, Quirky, Creative, Multi-faceted, Virgo | @rosie4lifee | @alittlepoetpage
Zac MacKrell | lNot really a Film Actor
Zennie Trieu | Cary Grant and Moscow Mules
Zoe Map | Polymath, honest, curious, versatile, stubborn | @zoemap
AhDream Smith | Outgoing, Resourceful, Proactive, Generous, Observant | @chasingahdream
Alan Kopischke | Teacher, Actor, Director, Math Nerd
Ali Keller | creative, supportive, funny, smart, gluten-free | @alikeller47
Anna Zhou | empathetic, fun, warm, artistic, perceptive | @_earthtoanna
Anuj Parikh | words words words words swords?
Anya Kopischke | Multi-Media Comedian who’s OKAY! | www.anyakopischke.com | @uncle_anya
Ashley Kristeen Vega | Resilient, Loyal, Driven, Responsible, Passionate | www.AshleyKristeenVega.com | @AshleyKristeenVega
Austin Taylor | Passionate, Thoughtful, Calculated, Honest, Kind | @_xhaustin_
Barron B. Bass | Warm, Friendly, Spontaneous, Easy Going, Team Player | www.thevoiceoverbaron.com
C. Joi Sanchez | charismatic, resilient, balanced, silver tongued, quick witted | www.thegodisarts.bigcartel.com | instagram: @j_thegodis
Carrie Keating | Savage, sassy, bougie, ratchet, and savage | www.carriekeating.com | @carriebea
Daniel Hughes | Kind, goofy, thoughtful, sporty, creative | @daniel3hughes
Daniel Scarantino | Good. Gracious. Ass. Is. Bodacious. | Twitter, tumblr, Instagram: @seasonmysoul
Emily Claire Schmitt | Playwright Focused on Uncovering the Modern Mystical | www.emilyclaireschmitt.com
Emily Rose Simons | Small, British, Funny, Strange, Creative | www.songsofemilyrose.com | @EnglishRoseNY
Emmy Kuperschmid | Passionate, hardworking, quirky, empathetic, positive | @emmykupe
Gilbert Sosa | charismatic, positive, outgoing, determined, content | @gilbertsosa
Harrison Young | Knoxville Ambassador for Dramatists Guild | https://newplayexchange.org/users/13207/harrison-young
Miranda Wilson | .Kind. Driven. Dedicated. Empathetic. Mysterious. | @mirnoelle
Isabella Jane Schiller | Driven, warm, realistic, old-soul, good-humored | @ijschiller | www.isabellajaneschiller.com
Jennie Hughes | Positive, ambitious, caring, energetic, goofy | www.jenniehughes.weebly.com | @jenniemarie7
John Racioppo | Caring, Considerate, Anxious, Cynical, Excitable | @JohnRacioppo
Joshua Young | thoughtful, courteous, deliberate, industrious, earnest | @TotoroVsBatman
Kate Schwartz | Creative, Quirky, Hard-Working, Sensitive, Sincere
Katelynn Kenney | Writer, actor, director, dreamer, fighter | www.katelynnkenney.com
Khalil LeSaldo | Actor & Writer; 2Sheets & Playmakers | https://www.facebook.com/2SheetsTheater/
Lorna Brooks | Actress, Writer, Photographer the order varies.. | https://www.instagram.com/lornagrl
Matt Minnicino | Playwright, Teacher, Storyteller | www.mattminnicino.com | @minnicino
Michael Axelrod | Creative, Observant, Playful, Loyal, Bad-Joke-Lover | www.michaelaxelrod.com
Molly Lang | Dopey, Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy | @molly.sa.lang
Olivia Hrko | Curious, Enthusiastic, Intelligent, Creative, Semi-Witty
Rebecca Henna Vineyard | determined; passionate; crafty; empathetic; accepting | @rebeccahenna
Ria T. DiLullo | Observant, Inspired, Organized, Ambitious, Ethical | @dilulloria
Samantha Streich | Tenacious, bold, outspoken, feminist, compassionate | @samstreich
Sarah Jack | Quirky, passionate, goofy, empathetic, and kind. | @smjack28
Sarah Krasnow | French-speaker, writer, actor, director, dramaturg | sarah-krasnow.com
Sophie Max | Hardworking, creative, supportive, strong, open | www.instagram.com/sophiemax_
Stacey Branson | creative, sarcastic, empathetic, multifaceted, adventurous | @staceybranson
Vince Edgehill | Quite, fun, passionate, happy, caring. | @vinceedgehill
Evelyn Rivera-Cardenas / Evelyn Carvera | Spritely, Quirky, Creative, Multi-faceted, Virgo | @rosie4lifee | @alittlepoetpage
Zac MacKrell | lNot really a Film Actor
Zennie Trieu | Cary Grant and Moscow Mules
Zoe Map | Polymath, honest, curious, versatile, stubborn | @zoemap