PLASTERS
'What does ‘true’ mean?' You can only tell a story so many times before it morphs into something else. So by the end, who's to say what was real?
“A snapshot of human life”, Plasters debuted at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe, 2021 and had its New York debut at The Flea Theater in Tribeca (February 2024).
An intimate window into the mind of a young woman, who is struggling to piece together her own recollection of what’s happened. Join Tessa as she tries to understand what is true and what was real, taking an in-depth look at something she doesn’t want to see.
Plasters challenges our ideas and perception of memory. Exploring “what if”, “what was”, and "what could have been”, this one act play speeds through a relationship, and slows down to take an in depth look at the moment you realize that you and the person you love are not having the same conversation.
“‘Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf’ for the new-text generation.”
-The Edinburgh Reporter
“The carousel of memories and heartbreaks continues to turn, with each party riding a separate hobby-horse they can’t get off.”
-BroadwayBaby
“Time shifts and slides. Scenes repeat. It is never quite clear what is going on, but Tadmor evokes an engrossing unease nonetheless. A compelling cryptic crossword of a play.”
-TheStageUK
"Plasters by Emma Tadmor, doesn’t just blur the lines between reality and performance—it obliterates them, creating a kaleidoscopic view of love, memory, and the human condition. In this metatheatrical exploration, we follow two couples: Andrea and Christopher, characters in a play, and Tessa and Sebastian, the actors portraying them. As their stories intertwine, we witness the unraveling of relationships both on and off stage, questioning the nature of truth, love, and the stories we tell ourselves.”
WHAT’S NEXT?
Emma Tadmor’s original play, ‘PLASTERS’ is set to go on tour! Commencing at The Flea Theater (NYC, Limited Run, February 2024) and continuing at The Broadwater Theater in LA, our next stop is Paris!
Plasters Off-Broadway NYC 2024 Cast
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Maria Müller
Maria Müller is a NYC based actor, writer, producer, and Co-Artistic Director of Et Alia Theater. Her most recent acting credits include Where Are You? (New York), directed by Sim Yan Ying “YY” as part of Mabou Mines' SUITE/Space program, White Rabbit Red Rabbit at Theater for the New City, and two feature films: No Tomorrow and Eight to Nine O’clock, both currently in post-production. She was also a speaker at the 2023 National Women’s Theatre Festival. Her work has been featured in multiple national and international publications, as well as in a book. She holds a BFA from NYU.
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Rupert Fennessy
Rupert is a multi-award winning British stage and screen actor with credits in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. After graduating from Columbia University (BA Architecture), he shifted his focus towards acting, completing a One Year Conservatory at The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute. Lead credits include feature film “The Falconer” (AppleTV), the original Off-Broadway production of “Bard Overboard” (SoHo Playhouse), and the short film “Promise” (Post-Prod). Most recently he performed as Hamlet in RJ Theatre’s production of “Hamlet Split Apart” (The Flea).
Plasters LA 2024-25 Cast
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Lian Ben Porat
Lian Ben Porat is a versatile international artist from Tel Aviv, Israel, excelling in acting, dancing, and singing. Following her dreams, she studied musical theater in NYC at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Since then, Lian has shined in various roles, from acting in films and commercials to dancing on stages like Six Flags Magic Mountain. Her solo show, Second Nature, has also garnered praise, showcasing her immense talent and passion for the arts.
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Alikhan Lochin
Oakland native, Alikhan Lochin graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. Prior to that, he studied at the notorious Oakland School for the Arts in the heart of downtown Oakland. When he is not occupied with acting classes, rehearsals, or filming on set, he is busy curating independent projects with his friends and colleagues. His career continues growing in Film, TV, Commercials, Voiceover, Hosting and Stage.
Plasters Edinburgh Fringe 2021 Cast
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Emma Tadmor
Emma is an Israeli-American writer, director and actor. Her work has been called 'compelling and evocative', by publications such as TheList, The Edinburgh Reporter and TheStageUK. Emma trained at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York, and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London (RADA Shakespeare Intensive Training).
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Julian Chesshire
Julian was born in London, UK to English & Swiss parents. In 2020 Julian completed the Foundation in Acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA). Julian's credits include both stage and screen work. After completing his training, Julian co-founded Good Dog Films', a collaborative film-making group focusing on new work and new writing
