7m, 2fA revisionist comedy in verse and prose featuring Imogen, a character who only appears in the first folio of William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, speaks no lines, and is probably a typo. A feminist hijacking of Shakespeare that investigates the voices that have been absented from our canon, and the consequences of cutting them.
Set against the backdrop of a bustling US city, this magical tale weaves together the lives of diverse immigrants, each grappling with their own hopes and disappointments. Narrated by a subway busker, the story delves into themes of identity and reinvention as characters like a Liberian home care worker, a Bulgarian ringmaster and his wife, and an Indian call center escapee navigate their new realities. Their journeys unfold amidst the rhythmic chaos of the subway, highlighting the struggles and resilience of those seeking a fresh start in America.
Exploring the complexities of love beyond traditional boundaries, this four-part love story intertwines Sanskrit, ASL, and English to highlight the power of communication. The narrative revolves around Free, a Deaf woman, and her accidental email exchange with Ram, a Sanskrit professor, which complicates her relationship with Maggie and affects Ram's budding romance with Vic. The characters' journeys are influenced by four Sanskrit love poems, revealing how language can both connect and create rifts in relationships.