This radical re-telling blends the starkly dark and grounded with the impossible and mythological to create a cracked-mirror look into mental illness and facing trauma. The heightened, manic theatricality of the play gives us a glimpse into Stephie's worldview, helping us relate and connect to her unique mindset and perspective. I loved discovering all the color symbolism and allusions to the Persephone myth! The integration of music would be a fantastic creative challenge for an artistic team. The stakes are high, the ticking clock adds a strong sense of urgency, and the characters are...
This radical re-telling blends the starkly dark and grounded with the impossible and mythological to create a cracked-mirror look into mental illness and facing trauma. The heightened, manic theatricality of the play gives us a glimpse into Stephie's worldview, helping us relate and connect to her unique mindset and perspective. I loved discovering all the color symbolism and allusions to the Persephone myth! The integration of music would be a fantastic creative challenge for an artistic team. The stakes are high, the ticking clock adds a strong sense of urgency, and the characters are colorful and compelling. A spectacular play!