Written by: Crystal Skillman
Directed by: Jessi D. Hill
Performed by: Megan Hill
Produced by All For One Theater & The Tank
Producing Director: Nicholas Cotz

Venue: The Tank

OPEN is a magic act that reveals itself to be a resurrection. A woman called The Magician presents a myriad of tricks for our entertainment, yet her performance seems to be attempting the impossible—to save the life of her partner, Jenny. But is our faith in her illusions enough to rewrite the past? The clock is ticking, the show must go on, and as impossible as it may seem, this Magician’s act may be our last hope against a world filled with intolerance and hate.

Photos by Maria Baranova

Scenic & Lighting Design, Sarah Johnston
Costume Design, Becky Bodurtha
Sound Design, Emma Wilk

“BESIDES ITS INTRINSIC WORTH, OPEN SHOULD BRING MORE ATTENTION TO A PAIR [CRYSTAL SKILLMAN AND MEGAN HILL] OF DOWNTOWN’S MOST BRACING TALENTS."
- The New York Times, Critic’s Pick

“THE MAGIC IN OPEN IS ALL PRETEND, BUT THE VIOLENCE SKILLMAN REFERS TO IS BRUTALLY REAL.”
- Time Out New York, Critic’s Pick