THE 8TH DAY Novel

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MARC A. POUHÉ:

Writer

Director

Award-winning Actor

Theatre

Film

Television

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"THE 8TH DAY" NOVEL

“THE 8TH DAY” is a gripping memoir that takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster through the American healthcare system. This powerful narrative follows one man's fight for survival as he navigates kidney failure, dialysis, and the complex world of organ transplantation. More than just a medical journey, it's a story of resilience, hope, and the unexpected kindness of strangers. This book offers a raw, honest look at the challenges faced by millions of Americans with chronic illnesses, while shining a light on the urgent need for healthcare reform. It's a must-read for anyone who has ever faced a medical crisis, cared for a loved one, or simply wants to understand the human cost of our current healthcare system.

THE 8TH DAY TRAILER

(currently in post-production)

“THE 8TH DAY" is a raw and emotional journey through kidney failure, where hope and fear collide as a filmmaker documents their fight for a life-saving transplant, offering an intimate look at the resilience of the human spirit.

CYCLES SHORT FILM WORLD PREMIERE

@chinwefilms Cycles is making its WORLD PREMIERE at the Florida Film Festival (@floridafilmfest) on April 13!

I had the privilege of working on this film last year while awaiting a kidney transplant, portraying a terminally ill character. It was especially meaningful to finally share the screen with my friend and fellow Texas State University (@txsttdf) alum, @mskendra1202. This is her character’s journey, and I was honored to support her. Wishing you continued success, sis!

Special thanks to graphic designer @rachelerodgerson for the incredible poster.

FAT HAM REGIONAL PREMIERE

Fat Ham

by Austin Playhouse

Jun. 06 - Jun. 29

A modern revamp of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Fat Ham follows Juicy, a pensive young queere Black man finding his way in the world when the ghost of his father demands Juicy avenge his murder.

“Hamlet is perhaps my all-time favorite play, and this fresh contemporary take - one that speaks to identity, joy, and dealing with family drama - is both hilarious and haunting,” says director Ben Wolfe. “At a time when it may feel like the world is falling apart around us, Fat Ham reminds us that we have the power to redefine our own narratives, to take our story back, to speak truth to power, and maybe, just maybe, to find our happy place along the way.”

Directed by Associate Artistic Director Ben Wolfe, with assistant direction by Theodore Jones, the cast features Albert Igbinigie as Juicy, Artistic Company Member Marc Pouhé as Rev/Pap, Yunina Barbour-Payne as Tedra, Addrian Shontai as Tio, Vivian Noble (She Was Here) as Opal, Nicholas Hunter (Emma, Big Fish) as Larry and Gina Houston as Rabby!

The production team also includes Mark Novick as lighting designer, Desireé Humphries as costume designer, Mike Toner as scenic designer, Ismael Soto III as properties designer, Robert S. Fisher as sound designer, Jennifer Sturley as dramaturg, and Barry Miller as stage manager.

https://ctxlivetheatre.com/productions/20250606-fat-ham-by-austin-playhouse/

Wanna Play

by Color Arc Productions

Apr. 04 - Apr. 19

Thursdays-Saturdays

Wanna Play explores the awkward courtship of making new friends as an adult. Two online video gamers get zapped into The Here, a mysterious realm without screens, cell phones, or technology. These two gamers must play old-school analog games to earn enough points to get back home. It’s The Wizard of Oz meets Squid Game performed live in a black box theatre.

Wanna Play is directed by ACC Associate Professor of Drama Jamie Rogers. Christine Hoang plays Gemma, a blunt Vietnamese American woman with the personality of a black cat. Travis Owens plays Ethan, a Southern white guy with the energy of a golden retriever. Michelle Alexander plays The Here’s mysterious guide Cappy, who the script describes as “not quite Dungeon Master, not quite White Rabbit, not quite Bob Barker.”

Marc Pouhé performs the voiceovers for video game characters Ograth the Ogre and Damon the Destroyer. Vanessa Hoang Hughes performs the voiceover for video game character Capybara.

Wanna Play includes an original song by Tyler Mabry (music) and Christine Hoang (lyrics) with hip-hop choreography by Daniel Broxton.

TEAM
Producer: Color Arc Productions
Playwright: Christine Hoang

Director: Jamie Rogers

Actor (Gemma): Christine Hoang
Actor (Ethan): Travis Owens
Actor (Cappy): Michelle Alexander
Video Game Voiceover (Ograth, Damon): Marc Pouhe
Video Game Voiceover (Capybara): Vanessa Hoang Hughes
Stage Manager - Lindsey Ollinger
Sound designer: Johann Solo
Lighting designer: J Mwaki
Properties designer: Liz Tyson
Set designer: CB Feller

Scenic Painter: Corinne Jones

Composer: Tyler Mabry
Lyricist: Christine Hoang
Choreographer: Daniel Broxton
House Manager: Aneesa Needel

ACCESSIBILITY:

ASL Interpreters. If you are a deaf attendee, please email colorarcproductions@gmail.com in advance so we can reserve you free seats in the front for our ASL Interpreted Night on Friday, April 11, 2025.

Seating & Viewing. The venue offers seating in the front row for patrons who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices, are visually impaired, or could otherwise benefit. Seating is general admission, so we recommend emailing colorarcproductions@gmail.com in advance so that we can ensure your needs are met.

ABOUT COLOR ARC PRODUCTIONS: Founded in November 2015, Color Arc Productions’ mission is to shine light on diverse and inclusive stories through theatre, film, and music.

Wanna Play
by Christine Hoang
Color Arc Productions

Thursdays-Saturdays,

April 04 - April 19, 2025

Hyde Park Theatre

511 West 43rd Street

Austin, TX, 78751

April 4-19, 2025

Thursdays - Saturdays; industry night Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd St, Austin

TIX: $20-30 HERE or via colorarcproductions.com.

https://ctxlivetheatre.com/productions/20250404-wanna-play-by-color-arc-productions/