UnBound Year-Round: Is Love So Small A Pain?
Written by: Abbie-Jean Litman and Matt Prideaux
WEDNESDAY, OCT 22 @ 7PM - An interactive playreading of original work written by MFA graduate Abbie-Jean Litman, and Ensemble Member Matt Prideaux.
Wednesday, Oct 22 @ 7pm
Touchstone Theatre
Tickets are Pay-What-You-Will.
TICKETSThis performance is presented in partnership with Turning Point of Lehigh Valley, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy Medea is an interactive, immersive theatre experience, where the audience joins in the decision-making process, revealing the layered realities behind the choices Madea must make. Dive into the memories of Medea, and those closest to her, as we relive the classic tale from their perspectives. Suffering abuse at the hands of her husband Jason, Medea feels trapped and helpless, haunted by her trauma. However, when Jason chooses to abandon Medea and their child to marry Princess Cruesa, Medea realizes that the time has come to act. Will Medea be able to escape, find peace, or simply enact bloody revenge?
WHAT TO EXPECT
At several points during this staged reading, the audience will be asked to interact with the performers. This might involve providing instructions/suggestions as they replay a small section of a scene, or offering advice and guidance, or perhaps even being asked to lie to one of the characters to protect another.
CONTENT WARNING: During this performance there will be scenes that contain depictions of domestic violence, gaslighting, and other forms of abuse that may evoke uncomfortable emotions. Viewer discretion is advised. Recommended for ages 14 and up.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION: Accessible seating and a non-gendered, ADA accessible bathroom available. Touchstone strives to create an environment where all members of our community feel welcome. Please contact (610) 867-1689 or via email at touchstone@touchstone.org to request accessibility accommodations in advance.
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley is the local domestic and intimate partner abuse agency for Lehigh and Northampton counties. Their mission is to eliminate domestic and intimate partner abuse through survivor empowerment,
[Image description: The middle of what appears to be a corridor in a haunted house. We see a framed photo hanging on a decrepit and rotting wall. The photo appears old and faded, shot in black and white. In the photo is a couple and their child outdoors somewhere. Behind them is a shadow of some sort, perhaps another figure lurks, looming over them. On the wall are old fashioned sconces with lit candles, and peeling wallpaper. Red string covers everything on the wall and criss-crosses the corridor all the way down. Everything in the photo is bathed in a sickly blue light.]