Persephone & those 6 little red seeds have been speaking to the complex intertwining of femininity, food, & other appetites for millennia now, & Aly Kantor's 10 minute entry into this conversation is deeply in touch with the past while bringing a thoroughly contemporary perspective to this infinite conversation.

Based on Greek mythology, this play is powerfully grounded in modern "feminine mythology." The faerie tales we tell ourselves to be more desirable and attractive to a potential partner. Persephone is very much into Hades, but terrified to admit and/or advertise who she is and what she wants. Her Hunger hilariously speaks the truth while teasing "Ooh, daddy, I’m going to ignore my basic needs in favor of yours, get caught in a vicious cycle, and then wonder why I’ve never had a satisfying relationship in my life.” Brilliant and totally important play for women today.

A reminder that if you’re hungry, just eat the dam**ed food. A beautiful foreplay of food expectations and love/lust. They go together. Like a horse and carriage.