Cowboys didn't exist. Only in John Wayne films.

- Ikke noe glitter eller amerikanske flagg i sikte. Nord-Amerika-viter Ingerborg Husbyn Aarsand så America Ep. 2- Psychopatriot. Her er hennes betraktninger.

Valgnatten som endret alt

Alan Øyen og winter guest var naturlig nok opptatt av det amerikanske presidentvalget, kun én uke før premieren på America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot. De hadde glemt å feire Halloween, så de gjorde det i samme slengen. Valgresultatene dagen derpå slo dem hardt.

Diary #5: An horrific shock

Our sound fellow Brynjar walked past, putting batteries into a mic-pac. Saw I was crying. Said kindly, “It does feel like doomsday ... “. Actress Kate Pendry keeps a diary from rehearsals and preparations for America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot.

Diary #6: It’s like being in a film

I was hit with the shock of Trump’s election, again and again. I’m glad we’re making a thing of beauty. It seems like the right response. Actress Kate Pendry keeps a diary from rehearsals and preparations for America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot.

Diary #7: I am absolutely terrified

They say a bad dress rehearsal predicts a good opening night. This was the Donald Trump of dress rehearsals. Actress Kate Pendry keeps a diary from rehearsals and preparations for America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot.

Diary #8: Something strange has happened

In the end America is about dignity, poetry and humanity. Actress Kate Pendry keeps a diary from rehearsals and preparations for America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot.

Diary #4: It’s snowing now

"Sometimes when I act opposite her I forget I’m a co-character and find myself thinking Bloody hell, she’s good." Actress Kate Pendry keeps a diary from rehearsals and preparations for America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot.

Diary #3: Brangelina and peanut butter candy

«We discuss whether Brangelina is now a redundant concept because of the split ...» Actress Kate Pendry keeps a diary from rehearsals and preparations for America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot.

Diary #2: Alan is in the hospital

«Alan is in the hospital now, for observation.» Actress Kate Pendry keeps a diary from rehearsals and preparations for America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot.

Diary #1: Sixth draft

«I don't know if they are conscious or accidental geniuses». Actress Kate Pendry keeps a diary from rehearsals and preparations for America Ep. 2 - Psychopatriot.

Patriotisme og sosialrealisme

Ved Robert Wilsons The Watermill Center utenfor New York har Alan Lucien Øyen og medforfatter Andrew Wale arbeidet med oppfølgereren til gjennombruddsforestillingen «America – Visions of Love». Høstens presidentvalg er et hvilende skydekke over stykket.

Alan Lucien Øyen