V O I C E S O F C O L L A B O R AT I O N
Throughout her career, Martha Clarke has brought together designers, composers, visual
artists, and writers for her spectacular collaborations. In Angel Reapers, Clarke teamed
up with playwright Alfred Uhry to bring text to the story of the group once known as
the “Shaking Quakers.” Prior to heading into rehearsals, Clarke and Uhry chatted with
Signature about their working relationship, and the many laughs they have along the way.
Signature: How did the idea for Angel Reapers come about?
MC: As you can see we’re very Shaker-like.
Martha Clarke: He was drunk!
AU: And that was ten years ago. I had gotten very interested
Alfred Uhry: I was not drunk.
MC: He was drunk and he staggered over to me. Go ahead.
AU: “You direct stuff?” She said, “What?” I said, “Do you
want to work together, honey?” And she said, “Sure, baby.”
And that happened.
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