The Why

The Why

The Why

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The Why

"in the absence of love, in the absence of hate, in the absence of reason..."

2009

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The why is an experiential meditation on death, on loves lost, the duality of mind, and ultimately the nature of attachment and memory turned obsession.

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10 featured cast members

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Megan Lane

Megan Lane

Lula

Anthony Pedone

Anthony Pedone

Derek

Mallory Carrick

Nazi

Niko Red Star

Boyo

Kelly Pedone

Sadie

Daniel Dasent

Daniel Dasent

Little Joe

Aria Cochran

Dais

Mike Perriquey

Freddie

Sierra Granger

Kangaroo Kate / the captive

Sky Azure Van Vliet

Sky Azure Van Vliet

Ballerina

Creative team

Directed by: Eli Higgins
Anthony Pedone
Written by: Anthony Pedone
Eli Higgins

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