They Are All Our Sons
They Are All Our Sons
They Are All Our Sons is the story of Greek Myths’ Medusa told through the lens of a modern day strip club. When two young women, dancers Medusa and Athena, meet in the club, Athena quickly becomes Medusa’s mentor. The club starts to curate a sister-like bond between the two as they find themselves constantly up against unique experiences of patriarchy. Their love and adoration for each other quickly leads to a destined dance partnership and lucrative work relationship. However, as Medusa grows obsessed with her self-discovery, the power play between men and women, and her mission to heal her history of sexual trauma, she starts to challenge the stability of the only environment Athena has ever felt control in. Told through moments of incredible joy, strength, grace, and pain, the play is a commentary on the sisterhood wound, and how women have a unique ability to understand and reject each other, as they are products of the patriarchy. Within the show, the audience must face our social and cultural history rooted in misogyny and join Medusa as she tries to answer the question: will people of different genders always be a threat to one another or is it possible to experience a true, peaceful coexistence?
Facility Theatre (1138 North California Avenue)
CONTENT WARNING
This play includes explicit language, reference to and stylized depiction of sexual assault, reference to sexism, & partial nudity. Resources are available for viewers seeking support at forrealtherapy.com &frlubin@forrealtherapy.com.