Soft Hydraulics

 Performed and written by Cara Francis, Christopher Loar, Daniel McCoy, Joe Basile, and Dylan Marron

Who is pulling your strings? An evening of five diverse, one-act plays exploring the relationships between puppet and master that arise in our hyper-kinetic world. Drawing inspiration from online dating testimonials, 1970’s Kung Fu movies, New York City wildlife, parasomnia sleep disorders and the history of modern warfare, these plays adhere to the Neo-Futurist aesthetic of non-illusory, athletic theatre. Exploring the ever-increasing conflict between man and machine in a contemporary context, SOFT HYDRAULICS was rooted in honest storytelling, puppet manipulation, and immediate performance. This exciting production marked the New York Neo-Futurists’ first developmental partnership with Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s Standard ToyKraft.

“If you’re looking for a creative, intelligent, and exciting night at the theatre with a group of brilliant theatre artists, look no further than Soft Hydraulics.” -The Huffington Post