COMING SOON:
Madame X and Her Assassin(s)

 

Premiered at the LITTLE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 

AT FRIGID NEW YORK

@Under St. Marks Theater // four performances in AUGUST, 2023

 

In the buzzing metropolises where it seems everyone is having fun, where do all the lonely souls grappling with their own unruly thoughts find solace? Where do they retreat to? This play attempts to delve into the psyche of someone teetering on the edge of falling into an echo chamber in this digital age of online communities and curated algorithms. It also explores the potential dangers thereof, and how one person's simple show of kindness could stop someone going down a dark path.

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This dark comedy draws inspiration from some of Shakespeare's themes and characters, as well as "Notes from Underground" by Fyodor Dostoevsky, transporting the themes and characters into the digital age of loners and online communities. Imagine if Shakespeare had a smartphone, crafting tales of internet-driven loneliness in our modern world. This story invites you on a voyeuristic journey into isolation and human connection in this digitized age. But fear not, this isn't a Shakespearean tragedy. Amid all its light-heartedness, a fairy does indeed emerge from the shadows. But is she an angel to the rescue, or does she bring about unintentional mishaps?

 

The cast will feature Xiaoxiao Sun, Kristina Del Mar, and Ronit Asheri. The creative team will include Stage Manager and Sound Designer Kyle Daniels, Set Designer Zhuosi "Joyce" He, Lighting Designer Em Stripling, and Costume Designer Sam Connor.

Our dark comedy play explores contemporary themes of isolation, modern day human connections, and how one person's show of kindness could bring someone back from the verge of collapse and potential harm to others. 

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