One of the few silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic is the way it inspired theatre artists to explore form and reimagine what makes a play. SNOW WHITE
AND ROSE RED is a compelling argument for such experimentation to continue beyond the era of Zoom theatre.

Emily McClain reshapes the lesser-known, original Snow White fairy tale of two sisters and a bear-prince into a scathing critique of modern dating. Through FaceTime and text threads, we see the distressing juxtaposition of how one man treats a woman he’s decided is “good”, and another who he’s decided is “bad.”

Today we are inundated with technology when it comes to our social lives and the dating scene has gotten no less tricky to navigate as we've moved online. Emily McClain expertly uses her digital format to great success and has created a lovely one-act play that touches on themes of femininity, self-expression, and sisterhood while at the same time damning the patriarchal boxes that say each of these themes are black and white.

This is an innovative piece of theatre that highlights the troubles of modern dating. If we must be subjected to using dating apps, Snow White must swipe right too. McClain's use of technology, along with the blending of stage and screen, is a breath of fresh air that stages need. The play is undeniably cute, but it's humor is relatable and the play never loses it's grounding. Challenge yourself and produce this piece!