April 2, 2026
Grand Rapids Community College’s GRCC Players will perform CONTINUITY, a production highlighting the gap between art and science and the role of storytelling in our current environmental crisis.
CONTINUITY tells the story of Maria, an independent film writer and director whose script on climate change has been picked up by a Hollywood studio for a feature film production. What starts as an earnest film about climate change turns into a blockbuster action movie taking place on an arctic (styrofoam) ice floe, and features an ecoterrorist plotting a bombing mission to save all of humankind (supposedly).
“We selected this show because of its catty humor, metacommentary on the friction between art and business and the larger debate it initiates about the climate in the real world.” said Jason Flannery, GRCC theater instructor. “A benefit of the play is its unadorned look at our current environmental situation, with no alteration to make the story ‘satisfying’ or ‘narratively sound.’ The truth is the truth, and bending it to fit a prescribed story is a disservice to all.”
CONTINUITY has prompted a wide array of responses within the GRCC Theater department; some bleak, some hopeful, some mixed. “I hope this production works like a call to action,” said Kayden Bravata, playing the role of Hollywood writer (and Maria’s ex), David Caxton. “I’d like the audience to come away with a new understanding of media portrayal on important topics, like climate change.”
Kiera Zittel, who plays Maria, says being a part of this production has motivated her to create more spaces for creativity and collaboration. “Theather is a great source of community. I hope people walk out with realization that awareness without action is ultimately passivity. We all have a choice every day to work towards a better tomorrow.”
Information and Tickets
April 9-11, 2026
7:30 p.m.
Spectrum Theater, Main Stage
$18 General Admission | $12 GRCC Faculty and Staff | $5 GRCC Student
Directed by Jason Flannery
Stage Manager - Rhonda Lehan
Assistant Stage Manager - Benjamin Dixon
CAST
Maria - Kiera Zittel
David - Kayden Bravata
Nicole - Sevi Cullum
Jake - Ian Santoyo
Lily - Madina Nalwanga
Larry - Santiago Mejia
PA - Jason Perez-Velasquez
1st AD - Lauren Hambelton
2nd AD - Sara Brock
Camera Op - Jacob Creager
Sound Guy - Kyle Jackson
2nd PA - Sam Temple
Tickets: grcctheater.ludus.com or call (616) 234-3946.