Kayfabe

by Andrew Shanks

“The Great Antaeus is dead. Long Live Antaeus.”

The greek pantheon and professional wrestling collide in KAYFABE, a no-holds-barred family dramedy. After a tragic in-ring accident leaves their father dead, the estranged children of the wrestler, Antaeus, meet to hash out his legacy. But as memories of their father are shared, they soon realize that line between good and bad is far more complicated than what it...

“The Great Antaeus is dead. Long Live Antaeus.”

The greek pantheon and professional wrestling collide in KAYFABE, a no-holds-barred family dramedy. After a tragic in-ring accident leaves their father dead, the estranged children of the wrestler, Antaeus, meet to hash out his legacy. But as memories of their father are shared, they soon realize that line between good and bad is far more complicated than what it seems. Based loosely on the Labors of Hercules, KAYFABE blurs the lines between what is real and what is scripted. Between honoring legacy and making your own.

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Kayfabe

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  • Kate Danley: Kayfabe by Andrew Shanks
    “

    I had the privilege of seeing Kayfabe at Ghost Light Theatricals and it was a TOTAL hoot, while also being surprisingly touching and emotional. And as a bonus gift, I knew next to nothing about the world of wrestling, but walked away after the show with a whole new appreciation for the artform. So Greek gods and wrestling and an exploration of family dynamics. What's not to love?

    I had the privilege of seeing Kayfabe at Ghost Light Theatricals and it was a TOTAL hoot, while also being surprisingly touching and emotional. And as a bonus gift, I knew next to nothing about the world of wrestling, but walked away after the show with a whole new appreciation for the artform. So Greek gods and wrestling and an exploration of family dynamics. What's not to love?

    ”

Production History

  • Fringe, Ghostlight Theatricals, 2018

Awards

  • Battle of The Bards
    Ghostlight Theatricals
    Winner
    2017