Shana Cordon’s - “A Brief History of Intercourse” August 16, 2008

A Brief History of Intercourse
Written by Shana Cordon
With Jim Walker
Directed by Judson Web & Nina Rolle
at the Boulder International Fringe Festival

Written and developed for the 2008 Boulder International Fringe Festival, “A Brief History of Intercourse” tells the tale of a passionate young heroine and her libidinous adventures in search of happily ever after. Assisted by her straight-shooting Fairy Godfather, our heroine embarks on an enlightening journey, encountering a vanishing prince, an enchanted dog, exploding buildings, mysterious poison, roof top bliss, punk rockers and the ghosts of lovers past. Combining whimsical physical comedy, historical fact, and bittersweet personal narrative, Shana Cordon has crafted a hilarious & incisive look at contemporary sexual relations which asks, “What’s a girl to do when the institutions and rules of the past 5,000 years have crumbled?” “A Brief History of Intercourse” is a brave and unflinching look at the agony and ecstasy inherent in the search for true intimacy. The show aims to bring compassion and a few good laughs to sexuality and our human foibles.


Shana Cordon is a seasoned physical performer and graphic artist who brings lush visual design and insightful, imagistic writing to her work as a theater maker. She holds an MFA in Performance from Naropa University, where she worked with such illustrious artists as Moises Kaufman and The Tectonic Theater, SITI Company, and Meredith Monk. Shana began her training and practice of performing and visual art at the age of 4, studying at The Arts’ School in Oakland, The American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, Freehold Theater/Studio Lab in Seattle.

Since moving to Boulder in 2005, Shana has delighted audiences with her “vulnerability…and all around sassy charm” [Boulder Daily Camera] in Theater 13’s Wrong Turn at Lungfish, performed under the direction of Moises Kaufman in Tectonic Theater’s preview of Dover at Naropa University, and directed Gemma Wilcox’s award winning play, Shadows in Bloom, currently on toured throughout the US and Canada to rave reviews. Currently, she works with the Boulder Ballet, teaching movement and theater in public schools. For more information please visit www.shanacordon.com.
"Not only is Shana an amazing performer and actress, she is a fully embodied mover with a unique eye for composition and design. With a background in visual arts and the performance arts, Shana has a unique and integrated approach to performance." --Rose Pasquerillo-Beauchamp, creative director, inFlux Dance, Charlottesville, VA.


Jim Walker is an accomplished improviser and actor whose local theater credits include Playback Theater West, Bovine Theater’s On The Spot Ensemble, and The Colorado Light Opera.


Shana Cordon’s
“A Brief History of Intercourse”
Saturday, August 16 @ 5 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19 @ 9 p.m.
Thursday, August 21 @ 9:30 p.m.
Friday, August 22 @ 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 23 @ 9:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 24 @ 2 p.m.
Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder
$12 general admission\ $10 students & seniors
2 for 1 tickets on Aug 16 and Aug 19
Tickets at the door or online at www.boulderfringe.com