Alex Tatarsky's Sad Boys in Harpy Land

Saturday, October 4 at 7:00 PM (doors 6:30 PM), 75 minute performance with no intermission

Tickets are available for $20 in advance, $23 at the door, and $30 for preferred seating (pay-what-you-can available)

Restricted to ages 18 + 

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A falling apart coming-of-age tale, a decaying bildungsroman, a semi-autobiographical tour-de-farce, Sad Boys in Harpy Land is also a deranged adaptation of a very long German novel about a little boy who wants to change the world with his art but doesn’t quite know how.

Embracing the spiral, the unfinished, and the broken bits, the piece attempts to move through the inaction born of anxiety, shame, and overwhelm towards strange & ecstatic modes of re-making the world together.

“A thrilling and frenetic mental breakdown of a show…Sad Boys has the delirious effect of twisting you into communion with a live-wire artist.” - NAVEEN KUMAR, NYTimes

This play may involve audience interaction. There will be a mixture of standing and seating options. Audience members that use a wheelchair or mobility device can safely participate and staff will be available to assist. If you require a seat for the entire performance, or if you have any general questions or concerns, please reach out to Colby at Colby@mayostreetarts.org

Sad Boys in Harpy Land contains mature content and themes including:

• Brief Nudity

• Adult Language

• Mention of self-harm

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Created & Performed by Alex Tatarsky with live music by Shane Riley

Scenic, Props, Costume Design by Andreea Mincic

Lighting Design by Masha Tsimring

Directed by Iris McCloughan

Developed with Eva Steinmetz

Dramaturgy by Basie Allen, Lisa Fagan

Sad Boys in Harpy Land was commissioned by Abrons Arts Center through the Jerome Foundation AIRspace Residency Program.

Playwrights Horizons, Inc, in New York City produced the NYC Off Broadway Premiere of Sad Boys in Harpy Land in 2023.

Sad Boys in Harpy Land received development support through FringeArts, the Jilline Ringle Solo Performance Program at 1812 Productions, Poetry Electric at La Mama ETC, MAAS and Cannonball Festival.

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Artist Bio:

Called a “hilarious, finely tuned absurdist” (Theatre Jones) and “outrageous and profane” (NYTimes), Alex Tatarsky makes performances in the uncomfortable in-between zone of comedy, dance-theater, performance art, and deluded rant – sometimes with songs. Tatarsky experienced fleeting fame as Andy Kaufman’s daughter and used to perform as a mound of dirt. Playing with perceptions of language and narrative structure, their live performances are highly responsive to venue and audience, often breaking the fourth wall and embracing humor to reveal vulnerability and complexity. Venues include La Mama, MoMA PS1, Playwrights Horizons, The Kitchen, The Whitney Museum and many bars and basements. As curatorial fellow at the Poetry Project, they organized a series on the poetics of rot. Research interests include bootlegs, hellscapes, and compost. 
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PAY WHAT YOU CAN

No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please use this online form or contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to take advantage of pay-what-you-can admission.

EVENT PARKING

Free on-street parking is available in Mayo Street Arts’ neighborhood.

There is one paid parking lot conveniently located a six-minute walk from the venue: Top of the Old Port Parking (119 Pearl St, Portland ME 04101)

Mayo Street Arts is accessible by Greater Portland Metro bus routes with nearby transfer points 7, 9A & 9B. Click here to learn more.

ACCESSIBILITY

All performances and most other events held at Mayo Street Arts are wheelchair accessible. There are two accessible spots directly in front of our building, however there is not yet a curb cut out at that location.

If you would benefit from additional information or accommodations, we invite you to contact us at info@mayostreetarts.org or 207-879-4629.

COMMUNITY HEALTH

Audience members — in addition to artists, staff & volunteers — who feel sick or exhibit symptoms of illness should stay home out of respect for others.

SEATING POLICY

We will save your reserved seat until showtime, at which point any unclaimed seats may be offered to other people. Please call our box office at 207-879-4629 if you are running late.

CANCELATION POLICY

MSA has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.