Wolves Eat Elk by MJ Kaufman

at Portland State University

“Alex has just finished a summer of dissertation research in the Minnesota woods and is eager to get back on the road to his boyfriend at school back east when he finds himself trapped in the surreal world of Elk Kingdom. The Elk need him to complete a strange and specific task before he can leave: tame the wolf that is threatening their herd. Alex wrestles with what the Elk ask of him and the implications for both the ecosystem and his journey home.”

Directed and choreographed by Jessica Wallenfels

Assistant Director: Thomas Padraic O’Flannigan

Scenic: Megan Wilkerson

Lighting: James Mapes

Costumes: Maia Denzler

Sound: Eric Nordin

Props: Rhian Hughes

Photos by Chad Lanning

Fall 2019