Set in an America post-capitalist collapse, this contemporary retelling of Persephone’s story examines the heartbreaking challenges of growing up in a broken home, a rupture defined by life and death.
Seph
Written by Tori Keenan-Zelt
Directed by Keshia Palm
Forget what you think you know about gods. Set in an America post-capitalist collapse, this contemporary retelling of Persephone’s story examines the heartbreaking challenges of growing up in a broken home, a rupture defined by life and death. A teenage coming of age story with epic themes; love, choice, consequence. Love again.
Presented as part of Why Not Theatre and Toronto Metropolitan University’s RISERx 2023.
13+ recommended; explicit language; discussions of sex, abortion, death; hunting and killing of animals are part of the narrative.
A note on ticket prices for RISERx: In order to ensure accessibility, Why Not Theatre invites you to pay what you can afford. You can pick any one of four prices – $12.50, $22.50, $35, $50 – whichever suits your budget. All tickets are general admission, and there are no limits on any price level. Pick the price you would like for your ticket and book your seat. The higher price-points help to keep tickets accessible for everyone. Thanks for your support, and we’ll see you at the show!
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2023/04/12 - 2023/04/22
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