by Lexi Ross ’13

Want to see an innovative, non-convential theater piece created by a recent grad? Then check out The Untitled Project, conceived by Calla Videt ’09 and playing at various locations around Harvard square.

Calla Videt was born in New York City but spent most of her formative years in Singapore and Europe, where she gained a fascination for non-conventional ways of creating theater.

Calla, who graduated last spring with a special concentration in theater and physics, was heavily involved in both performing and directing during her time at Harvard. Her senior thesis consisted of a show which she wrote and directed on the Loeb Mainstage, entitled The Space Between. Unlike that work, which made heavy use of various forms of multimedia, Calla told us that Untitled Project is more of a simple, text-based piece, which she feels is the most meaningful to her as an audience member. Without giving away too much about this unique theater experience, Calla emphasized fluidity and spontaneity as some of the most prominent aspects of the show. In fact, while Calla conceived the original idea for Untitled Project, her cast of actors wrote much of the actual script during the rehearsal process. Calla also mentioned that audience feedback would be crucial in the creation process, and that the story might change entirely by the time the show continues its run in New York.

After she finishes The Untitled Project, Calla has plans to create more theater pieces in New York. She eventually wants to use her international upbringing to push theater into a more international, collaborative realm—a move which corresponds to the increasing globalization taking place in society.

We’re not sure exactly what’s in store for us with The Untitled Project, but based on Calla’s previous work and her description of the show, it’s bound to be a completely unique and unforgettable experience. Untitled will only be in Cambridge this weekend, so don’t miss the opportunity to witness what this up-and-coming director has to offer.

THE UNTITLED PROJECT

Conceived by Calla Videt, Devised by the Company

Pay What You Can

(Suggested donation $5)

Tickets can be reserved by emailing untitled.tickets@gmail.com

Relax. Let us tell you a story. About you. About us. About being here.

The Untitled Project is a site specific piece of theater which confronts an audience with the reality of the world they are living in, theater’s role within that world, and the ambiguity of truth.

Settle in. You’re quite safe here.

FRIDAY, April 30

**8pm, The Signet Society, 46 Dunster Street

**performance to be followed by a fundraiser, location TBA

SATURDAY, May 1

2pm, Harvard-Allston Room, Holyoke Center Gallery across from Oggi

6pm, New College Theater Studio, 10-12 Holyoke Street

9pm, New College Theater Studio, 10-12 Holyoke Street

SUNDAY, May 2

1pm, Harvard-Allston Room, Holyoke Center Gallery across from Oggi

5pm, New College Theater Studio, 10-12 Holyoke Street