Mercury

by Steve Yockey

Three stories cross outside of Portland, OR in a pitch black comedy with an illicit affair, a couple hanging on by a thread, bears at the window, the worst curiosity shop on the west coast, and an adorable missing dog named Mr Bundles. No one's happy, people stop being nice, and blood spills. This mash up of myth, missing empathy, and "good neighbors" explores what happens when the mercury rises.

Three stories cross outside of Portland, OR in a pitch black comedy with an illicit affair, a couple hanging on by a thread, bears at the window, the worst curiosity shop on the west coast, and an adorable missing dog named Mr Bundles. No one's happy, people stop being nice, and blood spills. This mash up of myth, missing empathy, and "good neighbors" explores what happens when the mercury rises.

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  • Actor's Express: Mercury by Steve Yockey
    “

    Mercury is hilarious, theatrical and twisty. One of the pleasant discoveries when we produced it is that it turned out to be a very unifying play -- it resonated equally with audiences from every possible background and experience. It's a thrill ride, and it has a reeeeeaaaallllly satisfying ending.

    Mercury is hilarious, theatrical and twisty. One of the pleasant discoveries when we produced it is that it turned out to be a very unifying play -- it resonated equally with audiences from every possible background and experience. It's a thrill ride, and it has a reeeeeaaaallllly satisfying ending.

    ”
  • Roni Ragone: Mercury by Steve Yockey
    “

    Absolutely hilarious - so evil in ways you wouldn't expect. Everyone is cruel and creepy!! I would give anything to see this come to life (or death) on a stage!

    Absolutely hilarious - so evil in ways you wouldn't expect. Everyone is cruel and creepy!! I would give anything to see this come to life (or death) on a stage!

    ”
  • Nick Malakhow: Mercury by Steve Yockey
    “

    Fantastically bizarre, creepy, and delightful! Steve Yockey has an incredible knack for developing off-kilter and compelling theatrical worlds that use elements of horror, fantasy, and magical realism to shine a light on contemporary relationships. I'd love to see this supremely theatrical piece staged!

    Fantastically bizarre, creepy, and delightful! Steve Yockey has an incredible knack for developing off-kilter and compelling theatrical worlds that use elements of horror, fantasy, and magical realism to shine a light on contemporary relationships. I'd love to see this supremely theatrical piece staged!

    ”
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