The Work

Brendan’s work seeks to engage with audiences in the simple, yet beautiful act of storytelling. Drawing inspiration from contemporary movement, theatrical instincts, and the nuanced backgrounds of the collaborating performers, each production develops its own aesthetic vocabulary. This vocabulary collides with the visceral effect of live audiences, building performance worlds designed to be shaped by the fresh eyes of viewers. In some cases, these worlds invite audiences to engage directly with the narrative and participate in the playfulness of storytelling.

By listening deeply to the relationship between performer and viewer, every production takes on a unique and responsive artistic identity that transcends the vision of one director or one vision. For this reason, Brendan prefers to consider his role in the artistic process as that of “mediator”, holding healthy space for artistic innovation and refinement.

“A weirdly, wonderful escape.”

— Broadway World on "From on High"

““Duggan’s work unmasks the undercurrents of pretension simmering beneath Millennial social interaction.””

— Seattle Dances on "Stephanie Knows Some Great People"

““OddKnock Productions has hit every nail on the head with its latest work.””

— Westword on "From on High"

“The show is so well-designed that, despite not knowing the details of everything that’s happening within the walls of BANR, the audience can connect the dots and piece the story together in real time.”

— No Proscenium on From on High