arrhythmia
Written and Directed by Zell Miller III | Feb.05–20,
2010 @8pm
Presented by VORTEX Repertory Company & UpRise! Productions

VORTEX Repertory Company and UpRise! Productions proudly
present the world premiere of the newest hip-hop theater performance
piece written and directed by award-winning playwright, Zell
Miller III.
arrhythmia examines love, in all of its ugliness and splendor.
This urban odyssey utilizes elements of hip-hop, contemporary
movement, and lyrical slam-style poetry in this challenging,
musical, political, breathtaking experience for all audiences.
Featuring performances from Ebony Stewart, Sean Tate, Aaron
Sanders, and introducing Toni Ringgold, as four spirits on
a journey: Love, Forgiveness, Remorse, and Elation. Original
music by DJ S.T.A.T.I.K. and guitarist Buddy Cannon. Choreography
from Ananda Mayi Moss. PR Photo by Bonnie Cullum.
Zell Miller III is an interdisciplinary theater/performance
poet. His play, Radio Silence, premiered at The VORTEX last
season and won the B. Iden Payne Award for Best Original Script.
His one-man show my child, my child, my alien child, won the
Award for Best Original Script from the Austin Critics’
Table in 2007. Zell is also the creator and co-producer of
the Hip-Hop Theater Explosion which features poets, MC’s,
DJ’s, dancers, and musicians in a theatrical variety
show. He also hosts “Speaking the Spoken: The Art of
Verse” a monthly open mic series at The VORTEX. He has
been a featured poet at SxSW Fest and has opened for legendary
artists such as Nikki Giovianni and The Last Poets. As one
of the premiere hip-hop theater artists in the country, Zell
is proud to bring this art form to his home city, Austin.
arrhythmia is a great way to honor Black History Month (February).
Ask about Valentine’s Day Specials with Cake and Wine.
Tickets: $30-$10
Available on-line www.vortexrep.org or at 512-478-LAVA (5282)