"Little Brother" at Custom Made Theatre

The San Francisco Bay Bridge has been blown up by terrorist and the Department of Homeland Security has been put the city under martial law. They have set up a Guantanamo Bay on Treasure Island where they can weatherboard suspects that might be the terrorist and thousands of citizens disappear. High school student Marcus (Daniel Petzold) gets dragged there along with his injured Darryl (Cory Censoprano)and Angie (Marissa Keltie). That is the premise of the World Premiere play adapted and directed by Josh Costello called “Little Brother”.

“Little Brother” science fiction bestselling young adult novel had now been transferred to an exciting and energetic two hour drama with three great young vigorous driven actors. There are signs that say “Don’t Trust Anyone Over 25” however you can be over that age limit to enjoy this tantalizing production. Watching the three young actors is worth the price of admission.

This is the story of the 17 year old Mission hacker Marcus and the cataclysmic events that he witnessed and was influence by the loss of liberties of the citizens of the city. He is viciously interrogated by DHM and he sparks an outpouring of cyber-grassroots resistance to an escalating “Big Brother” stage. He recruits a band of 25 and under since they cannot trust anyone over the age of 25.

There is a lot of tech stuff in this two hour production such as the Microsoft’s X-Box gaming computer that Marcus uses to heck the government’s internet network and a lot of computer talk that should satisfy the computer nerds in the audience.

The cast of just three actors are energy driven in this fast pace drama. Marcus played zestfully by Daniel Petzold plays the one role as a ostensible protagonist. This 24 year old actor is full of youthful vigor and morphs successfully into a high school student. Marissa Keltie and Cory Censoprano play various roles in this fast pace production including teenagers, teachers, parents and cops. Both effectively transforms into their various characters.

This impeccable production has stunning visuals by Pauline Luppert and an interesting stage design of a wall of windows papered over with leaflets. “Little Brother” runs through Febuary 25th at Gough Street Playhouse, 1620 Gough Street, San Francisco. For tickets go to www.custommade.org