Monstress

CONTENT WARNING: The photos below contain violence and fake blood.

“You’ve been invited to an exhibition viewing of the Manananggal – a Filipino vampire. We’re required to tell you that the exhibit is perfectly safe, and that we’re sparing no expense to keep the creature contained. Witness this never-before seen being feed in its natural habitat!”

Monstress was an immersive horror experience from the theatre and R&D departments at Flying V that reimagines the legacy of the Manananggal, previously contained to folklore. Designed for small-batch audiences, the show featured an innovative fusion of live and digital performance, some technological wizardry, and atmospheric and sensory immersion!

Venue – Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, Flying V

Playwright – navi

Director/Show Runner – Kelly Colburn

Assistant Director – Denisse Penaflor

Set/Atmospheric Designer – Patti Kalil

Props/Exhibition Designer – Grace Guarniere

Costume/Makeup Designer – Jeanette Christensen

Lighting Designer – Hailey LaRoe

Sound Designer – Kristina Manente

Video Designer – Sora Reyes