Blackbird ArchiveIntroduction, volume of smoke
Hannah Bos Abe Goldfarb Daryl Lathon Kalle Macrides Emily Mitchell Orion Taraban Paul Thureen
The play was subsequently presented in a full revised production at The Firehouse Theater (Carol Piersol, Artistic Director) in Richmond, Virginia, in February and March of 2005. It was directed by Isaac Butler and Clay McLeod Chapman, with sound design by Isaac Butler, light design by Sabrina Braswell and original music by Erik Sanko. Sharon Gregory was production stage manager. The ensemble, playing various roles, was as follows:
Justin Dray Terry Menefee Gau Stephenie Kelly Jennifer Maharg Stephen W. Ryan Foster Solomon
A director's reflection connecting the September 11 attacks to the play volume of smoke's exploration of historical tragedy.
GalleryDirector's Note, volume of smokeStaging notes from the director of volume of smoke describing choices made in producing Clay McLeod Chapman's play.
GalleryProduction Note, volume of smokeProduction notes describing the opening staging for the play volume of smoke, evoking a building engulfed in fire.
Galleryvolume of smokeThe set description opening Clay McLeod Chapman's play volume of smoke, staged as a purgatorial re-enactment of a historic fire.
Galleryvolume of smokeAn overview of the Richmond production of Clay McLeod Chapman's play volume of smoke, based on the 1811 theater fire tragedy.