I AM AN ISLAND

WORLD PREMIERE

WRITTEN BY JULIA LEDERER

We chose I AM AN ISLAND for our second production because we believe in storytelling’s power to tackle pressing issues. The play explores the emotional toll of climate change and the struggle to find meaning when the world feels out of control, reminding us that even in overwhelming times, we have each other.

I AM AN ISLAND was selected as part of the prestigious AT&T Performing Arts Center's Elevator Project for the 2024-2025 season, showcasing emerging local artists.

Our nonprofit partners for this production were Dallas Sierra Club, Environment Texas, and Cedar Ridge Preserve. Proceeds of the production were given back to these wonderful organizations.

  • photography by Boy Howdy Co.

THE SHOW’s IMPACT

I AM AN ISLAND created a powerful space for conversation, community, and action! From the incredible performances to the engagement with environmental groups, we're so proud of the impact we made together. Click the link above for the full impact report and see how our approach contributed to local environmental advocacy and the DFW arts community.

The Talkbacks

  • Calvert Collins-Bratton

    Chief Relationship Officer, Communities Foundation of Texas

  • Talkback themes

  • Jerry Hawkins

    Executive Director, Dallas Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation

  • Victoria Howard

    Conservation/Eco Action Committee Chair, Dallas Sierra Club

  • Ian Seamans

    City Hall Advocate, Environment Texas

  • Dr. Cynthia Bennett

    Manager, Cedar Ridge Preserve

  • Kathryn Guerra Bazan

    Chairwoman, City of Dallas Environmental Commission​

  • Carlos Evans

    Director of the Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability

  • Dr. Brad Klein

    Associate Director, SMU Human Rights Program/Board President, Audubon Dallas

  • Ranjana Bhandari

    Executive Director, Liveable Arlington

  • Mindy Bell

    Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

  • David Marquis

    Author, The River Always Wins

  • Rita Beving

    Outreach Consultant, Public Citizen/Member, Environmental Commission

  • Emily P. Faith

    Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC & RDT

  • Renee Roberson

    District 8 Environmental Commissioner/Vice Chair, Dallas Environmental Commission’s Public Health Committee

  • Sarah Mosher

    Costume Designer

  • Susan Alvarez

    Director, North Central Texas Council of Governments

  • Dr. Jeanette Boylan

    Science Lab Manager at Tarrant County College, PhD in Zoology

  • Joan U`ilani Meeks

    Recycling Specialist, Corporate and Governmental Programs

  • MIchael Martin

    Dallas Environmental Commissioner/ Board Member, Green Careers Dallas

  • "Your mission, your dedication to non profit partnerships, and the respect you show your artists in pay and creativity! I will be itching to be working with y’all again...!"

    Cast Member

  • "Thank y'all so much for putting all of this together and offering a space for Dallas environmental groups to reach the public. It is often hard for our groups to break out of our bubble and reach the general public, so this was an especially valuable experience."

    Nonprofit Partner

  • "My husband and I... enjoyed the panel discussion ... I did enjoy the motifs/metaphors throughout the play that sparked later conversation."

    Audience Member

BEHIND THE SCENES.

See what director Angela Gulner and playwright Julia Lederer loved about I AM AN ISLAND. Discover how the story came to life and what inspired them.

CAST AND CREW

  • Direction: ANGELA GULNER

    Playwright: JULIA LEDERER

    Scenic Design: JOSÉ TORES

    Sound Design: JOSHUA NGUYỄN

    Lighting Design: AARON JOHANSEN

    Costume Design: SARAH MOSHER

    Intimacy Direction: THEO MOERS

    Assistant Director: ERICA HERRERA

    Assistant Costume Design: LAUREN BROWN

    Dramaturg: KIMBERLY COLBURN

  • Production Stage Manager: CHRISTINE ZAK

    Assistant Stage Manager: RUBY PULLMAN

  • May: MIKAELA BAKER

    April: ALYSSA CARRASCO

    Sandra: OLIVIA CINQUEPALMI

    Ben: JON GARRARD

    Grandma: OCTAVIA THOMAS

  • Dresser: LAUREN HUNT

    Light Operator: MALAISIAN PARKER

    Sound Operator: TYLER HESTER