A Play by Bella Poynton
Directed by Sam Tillis
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While the System is being invaded by mindless alien beings, Mayra Ecazin, a brilliant physicist, has discovered the secret to traveling at the speed of light. The race to get the machine made, however, proves more difficult than anticipated. Suddenly, everyone is interested in Mayra and her achievements, but their intentions are, perhaps, less genuine. While Kantis, a nearby planet and home to Mayra's best friend Valki, fights for survival, Mayra herself struggles for life due to a severe drug addiction that allowed for her great discovery in the first place. The clock is ticking, and all involved are working as fast as possible– but is it fast enough?
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Quantum Dragon Theatre, the SF Bay Area’s premiere science-fiction/fantasy theatre company, continues its inaugural season with a production of Bella Poynton’s apocalyptic interplanetary drama Speed of Light.
Speed of Light runs August 26th, 27th, 28th, and September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th, and 10th. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances begin at 8pm; Sunday matinees begin at 2pm. All performances are at the Mojo Theatre (one block away from the 16th and Mission BART station), 2940 16th St. Tickets are available for $20, at the door or online at
https://www.quantumdragon.org.