SPECIMEN
Written & Directed by Randall Sharp
Specimen unfolds aboard the Nomad, a failing corporate research vessel nearing Earth after a disastrous mission. An unexplained internal explosion has left portions of the ship unstable. Communication falters. Systems misfire. The vessel continues forward.
When a mysterious pod docks without warning, the crew discovers what appears to be a rare and immensely valuable lifeform—one that could salvage their mission and secure their return.
Or is it just a man?
With systems failing and no reliable authority beyond the hull, the crew must determine what has arrived—and what it will be called.
Specimen draws from the tradition of downtown experimental and absurdist theatre, blending visual storytelling, heightened performance, dark humor, and immersive design to create a theatrical experience that is intentionally strange, imaginative, and emotionally immediate.
NOW PLAYING through June 6, 2026.
"...given a work that asks what makes an alien different from a human… Sharp… delivers a gut punch." —OffOffOnline
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