In 2009, Ripple Productions created Nordo with the goal of reinventing the theatrical experience into one that was immersive, daring, and most importantly integrated food and service. Over five years we produced seven original productions that incorporated the history, mythology, politics and science of food and paired them with five course meals designed to help tell the story. Due to the success of these productions, we were able to open The Culinarium at Nordo, a venue dedicated to the intersection of food and art, in April of 2015. Since opening we have looked for innovative ways of providing opportunities to emerging artists. In 2016 we launched the Pressure Cooker New Works Series.
THE PRESSURE COOKER is a new works program that exists to give emerging local artists the opportunity to take risks in the Nordo playground with a limited budget and time constraints. The Pressure Cooker invests in the innovation of writers, directors, and designers cultivating new work that bends the genres of dinner theatre and performance, and pushes the limits of experimental theatre. We provide rehearsal time, feedback sessions, stage construction aid, marketing, menu development, and one week of unfettered access to Nordo’s and staff for tech and performances.
Previous Pressure Cooker Works
Banner Image: Joe Iano | Pressure Cooker 2017, Please Open Your Mouth