Speak No More: Contagion
by La Fenice

Oct. 10 - Nov. 02
Fridays-Sundays

Drawing inspiration from classic films including Alien, The Thing, and The Abyss, this wordless performance follows a doomed research team during a catastrophic night when containment protocol is fatally breached. The production transforms an abandoned laboratory deep within Independence Brewery into an atmospheric stage where terror unfolds in cyclical, atmospheric silence.

"Speak No More: Contagion" continues the innovative tradition of the award-winning "Speak No More" series, which has captivated Austin audiences with its unique blend of silent storytelling and environmental theater. The immersive format allows audiences to move freely through the space, discovering the unfolding drama from multiple perspectives as the research team's situation grows increasingly desperate.

This site-specific approach allows the creative team to utilize the brewery's unique architecture and history, creating an authentic research facility atmosphere where audiences become witnesses to the unfolding catastrophe. The silent format heightens tension and forces both performers and audiences to communicate through gesture, movement, and environmental storytelling.

The "Speak No More" series has earned critical acclaim for its innovative approach to theater, stripping away traditional dialogue to focus on pure physical storytelling and atmospheric immersion. "Contagion" promises to be the most ambitious installment yet, combining elements of horror, science fiction, and experimental theater.

 La Fenice and Golden: Silent Improvised Plays create innovative theatrical experiences that challenge traditional performance boundaries through wordless storytelling and immersive environments.

 

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Speak No More: Contagion
by Speak No more ensemble
La Fenice

 

• Dates: October 10 - November 2, 2025
• Schedule: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday performances at 8 pm
• Location: Independence Brewery (abandoned laboratory space)
• Format: Silent, site-specific, immersive theater
• Recommended for: Ages 20-50

La Fenice and Golden: Silent Improvised Plays announce the next installment of their acclaimed "Speak No More" series with "Speak No More: Contagion," a site-specific, immersive theatrical experience that plunges audiences into the heart of a chilling sci-fi nightmare.

Performances are held in an abandoned laboratory in the depths of Independence Brewery. The unconventional venue adds an authentic layer of industrial decay and scientific mystery that perfectly complements the production's themes of contamination and isolation.