Assume the throne
***Now Online!***
Photo Installation created by artist Nicole Licht for WaterAid
“Shafner wants a global movement and, given his natural charm and bottomless capacity for scatological puns, he might just get one.”
The Puru is bringing his message of radical acceptance home - literally. ASSUME THE THRONE has been performed in real life living rooms (and other intimate, more traditional performance venues) across America since 2018. An intimate blend of storytelling, ritual and razzle dazzle, Shawn spills the beans on a time-tested recipe to transform our personal and collective crap into nourishment worthy of Royalty. This “The Tao of Poo” combines nature’s template for compost with wisdom from world religions, lessons learned from ten years of preaching POOP-positivity worldwide, and a hearty dose of audience participation. A heart- and colon-warming experience unlike anything you ever thought necessary, the time has come to ASSUME THE THRONE.
ASSUME THE THRONE was created by Shawn Shafner, and directed by Alex Beck.
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Got a zoom room, living room, cabaret space, classroom or other venue for 5+ people? Got a couch for Shawn to sleep on? Wanna get invited to a show in your area? Let us know!
Alex Beck (Director)
Alex Beck (he, him) has worked professionally in New York as a live and digital theater director, producer, and actor for over a decade. Highlights include directing the SWAP (Songs With Another Perspective) Concert Series and Disney’s 50th Anniversary Concert of ‘The Happiest Millionaire’ starring Brooke Shields and Lesley Ann Warren. Alex is the founder and director of Field Days NYC, facilitating outdoor nostalgic gaming events for adults. He also works full time as the Activities Coordinator for The Actors Fund’s Brooklyn outpost, and he is training to be a Lifeline Counselor with The Trevor Project.