Springs Ensemble Theatre presents ONE FLEA SPARE, a black (plague) comedy

Springs Ensemble Theatre presents ONE FLEA SPARE, a black (plague) comedy

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado – Springs Ensemble Theatre (SET) is reopening its doors to live, in-person audiences with One Flea Spare by Naomi Wallace, which will run October 7 - 24.

Set in Plague-ravaged London in 1665 and directed by Sarah Sheppard Shaver, the play examines issues of class, intimacy, morality, and survival. The wealthy Snelgraves (Dylan Mosley and Alysabeth Clements Mosley) have only hours left of a 28-day quarantine when their home is invaded by a sailor, Bunce (Micah Speirs), and a feral 12-year-old girl, Morse (Kate Hertz), who claims to be the only surviving child of neighbors. With the arrival of the newcomers, the Snelgraves' quarantine, enforced by the corrupt guardsman Kabe (Jeremiah Walter), must begin all over again. The only thing these strangers fear more than the Plague is each other.

This play contains adult language and scenes portraying violence and intimacy.

Tickets may be purchased at springsensembletheatre.org or by calling (719) 357-3080.

Note on COVID-19 Precautions: Audience capacity has been reduced to 25 for safety. All audience members must be vaccinated or have had a negative COVID-19 test within the past 48 hours. Masks are required while inside SET. Concessions will not be available. All actors have been vaccinated against COVID-19 , take weekly tests for SARS-CoV-2, and will not wear masks while performing.

CAST
William Snelgrave: Dylan Mosley
Darcy Snelgrave: Alysabeth Clements Mosley
Bunce: Micah Speirs
Kabe: Jeremiah Walter
Morse: Kate Hertz

PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Sarah Sheppard Shaver
Co-Producers: Sarah Sheppard Shaver, Matt Radcliffe, Carley Crowder Anderson
Stage Manager: Lillian Horn
Dramaturg: LeAnne Carrouth
Scenic Build and Paint: Matt Radcliffe, Emory John Collinson
Props Design: Carley Crowder Anderson
Costume Design: Sarah Sheppard Shaver
Light Design: Gavin Henry White
Sound Design: Kitty Robbins
Original Compositions: Jeremiah Walter
Poster/Program: Matt Radcliffe