ABOUT THE SHOW
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.
BUY TICKETS
Tickets are available for only $25 for the following performances:
Friday, August 2nd at 8:00pm
Saturday, August 3rd at 8:00pm
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
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.
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 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