Ferocious, fragile and funny women from Irish legend claw their way into modern day. A Seanchaí brings to life women from Ireland’s Ulster Cycle, including Scáthach, Queen Medb, and Deirdre of the Sorrows.
Sunday, August 25 @ 7pm The Crowd Theater (3935 N. Broadway, Chicago) Tix: $10 advance, $12 at the door // BYOB |
Playwright/Performer: Savanna Rae
Director: Carin Silkaitis Sound Design/Original Stage Manager: Ashley Pettit Costume Design: Olivia Crary Lighting Design: Matthew Carney Original Music: Christine Kent Violence Design: Chris Rickett Dramaturgy: Kelly Howe Dialect Coach: Kelly Logelin Script Consultant: Héctor Pascual Álvarez |
“Daughters of Ire hits you like a splash of alcohol on a still-open wound. It will make you hurt. Better to cry than blink; You don’t want to miss one second. The play is rapid, engaging, and bold. Daughters has the power to affect change – and seeing it is an experience filled with so much heart and passion that it truly could guide the next several thousand years in a brighter direction. See it early, and see it soon – as you will surely want to see it again. “ – The Hawk Chicago
“(Savanna) is a mesmerizing dynamo with the kind of feminist passion sorely lacking from local stages...HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.” – The Chicago Reader “A thrilling solo show…This is not some sweet little tale about leprechauns who perform jigs deep in the forest. These are four strong and very defiant Celtic women who were warriors and queens.” – The Wednesday Journal |
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