We're Proud to Know This Man

See this guy? That's Quinn Bauriedel, co-founder of Pig Iron Theatre Company, a responsible, caring, adult human being. He enjoys classical music and fine cuisine. Oh, and he's wearing a neck brace for a hat.

This is because he's just about to premiere a new production of machines machines machines machines machines machines machines, a movement-theatre work that he's created with Rainpan 43 (including Geoff Sobelle and Trey Lyford of all wear bowlers fame.)

Originally shown (albeit in workshop form) at the 2002 Fringe Festival, the show takes you into the cramped, tiny home of three conspiracy-obsessed brothers who have created a wide array of Rube Goldberg-like contraptions to do small tasks for them. A biting send-up of the bunker mentality of modern-day America, as well as our obsession with the wonders of technology, machines promises to be hilarious, bizarre, and brilliant.

As with any show set in an out-of-the-way South Philly garage (map here), seating is limited, so get your tix pronto. The show runs from June 1-17, 2007.