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About
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ABOUT THE SHOW

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Inspired by Turkish folklore, Chasing Fear tells the story of a boy who leaves home to discover the true meaning of fear and ultimately become an adult. Set against a strikingly contemporary background featuring characters drawn from every corner of the earth, fantasy and reality blur in this adaptation of “The Story of the Boy Who Went Looking for Fear.” As the boy encounters ogres, ghosts, and mermaids, this original musical offers a topical and timeless reflection about outsiders and otherness.

 

The show has been developed with support from La Jolla Playhouse, New York University, New York Theatre Barn, New Village Arts, and Cygnet Theatre. This expanded and revised production features new musical numbers and showcases the talents of emerging performers at the start of their careers.

Chasing Fear is presented in partnership with by ArtPower at UC San Diego with support from the Campus Performance and Events Office. All performances will be held at the Epstein Family Amphitheater on the UCSD campus. 

Tickets

BUY TICKETS

Tickets are available for only $25 for the following performances:

Friday, August 2nd at 8:00pm

Saturday, August 3rd at 8:00pm​

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COLLABORATORS
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MEET THE ARTISTS

Music & Lyrics by:

Truth Future Bachman

Conceived and Written by: 

Blake McCarty

Directed by:

Desha Crownover and Sarah Jane Salonga

Featuring:

Mara Ayres, Virgil Bilben, Ximena Bradford, Jay Campbell, Joshua Carrillo, Caroline Chernock, Cole Chinn, Isabella Combs, Nataly Cunningham, Jansen Espares, AlainaMae Fairchild, Eli Hawley, Richard Hefner Jr., Sarah Kaplan, Jamie Kramer, Quinn Ladran, Heather Little, Elizabeth Ramirez Flores, Joshua Ramos, Sophia Sayre, Victoria Alegra Villanueva, Cori Young, and Paulina Zepeda

 

Additional Vocals & Guards Played by:

Sophia Perez, Marisa Taylor Scott, Sydney Joyner, Kaia Bulger,

Ryan Burtanog, Jonathan Canada​​

Choreography by:

Aisha Reddick

Music Direction by: 

Matt Ignacio

Orchestrations by: 

Morgan Hollingsworth

Music Performed by:

​Zen Dubis, Michael Reyes, Steve Jilka, Andrew Baker, Abby Mellardo, Chris Reyes,

Michael Tyree, Isadora Flores, Gabriel de Andrade, Chris Wilson

Program Manager:

Shellina Hefner

Venue

THE VENUE

All performances of Chasing Fear will take place at the Epstein Family Amphitheatre on the UC San Diego campus.

 

The Epstein Family Amphitheatre is located at 9480 Innovation Ln, La Jolla, CA 92093.

We encourage guests to use the trolley conveniently located near the venue.

For those driving, parking in the Gilman Structure is recommended.

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FAQ
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FREquently asked questions

What is the YAC?

Blindspot Collective's Young Artist Collective is a brand new program hosted by Blindspot Collective every summer that fosters creation, development, and training for artists ages 14 - 24. 

Can my school license Chasing Fear

Chasing Fear provides an excellent opportunity for high school performers with its age-appropriate themes and accessible material. The storyline and characters are designed to resonate with teenagers, offering them relatable content and opportunities for meaningful performances. High school theatre programs interested in licensing the script and materials for Chasing Fear can CLICK HERE for more information.

How do I get involved? 

Applications for the 2025 YAC will be open in April of 2025. Follow Blindspot on Facebook and Instagram, or join our mailing list to get first access to the Young Artist Collective application process. 

Contact

CONTACT US

Chasing Fear is presented by

Blindspot Collective, a performing arts organization based in San Diego.

Blindspot Collective develops artistic programming to illuminate voices, communities, and stories

in the blindspot of our society.

If you have questions or wish to learn more, please email us at info@blindspotcollective.org

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