Social Media Killed the Democracy Star
Devised, Designed & Directed by
SUZEE (Mario El Caponi Mendoza)
Social Media Killed the Democracy Star is a devised, multimedia theatre performance highlighting the ramifications of social media. All across the United States different stories and characters collide with one another over hot topics ranging from inflation, abortion, cancel culture, news ratings, lonely influencers, drug addiction, domestic abuse, and OnlyFans fame, all at the expense of overlooking the collapse of democracy. This dark satirical dramedy takes the audience on a harrowing ride to discover the value of having a choice.
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“Our community is lucky to have a very talented stage director, Mario El Caponi Mendoza at SMCC. His recent production, “Social Media Killed the Democracy Star,” is thought provoking and delightfully disturbing. You are drawn into the stories on the stage by the brilliant student actors who are open, courageous and give very raw performances. A digital media screen glares behind the performances creating a whole other layer of tension to the riveting performances and script. I look forward to seeing more performances!”
-Deryn Winchester, Phoenix, AZ
“The performance was a thought provoking reality check, sprinkled with humor! I really enjoyed the creative mix of music, media and live motion format”
-Amy Epperson, Phoenix, AZ
Unlike Any Devised work at MCCCD…..
Provocative…..
Haunting…..
Brave…..
Sexy…..
Rated M for Mature: Language and some material is not appropriate for pre-teenagers.
PRODUCTION TEAM:
- Directed, Devised & Digital Media Design | SUZEE (Mario El Caponi Mendoza)
- Production Engineer & Lightning Designer | Rob Duggan
- Scenic & Properties Designer | Ari Del Pandero
- Stage Manager | Yamilet Aguilar
- Graphic Designer | David Kinney
- Production Photographer | Kassandra Alvarez Vazquez
CAST:
- Yamilet Aguilar
- Marisa Bagazuma
- Christopher Hoormann
- Shawnece Gaines
- Cameron Valenzuela
- Khaleb Henry
- Sage Valenzuela
- Da’via Edwards