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“Will it consume me?” - Titus Andronicus 3.1.63
How long can one be denied justice before they must take up arms to seek their own? A broken soldier, a humiliated queen, a savaged maiden, and a marginalized other all cry out for justice but are silenced. When the pursuit of justice is consumed by the desire for vengeance, chaos erupts, and Rome is embroiled in a bitter war of retribution.
In A Wilderness of Tigers, the bard’s bloody tale of revenge is transformed into an immersive theatrical experience in which audiences will find themselves as gods who descend to earth to hold judgement over mankind. Audiences will witness the show from the perspective of one of four characters – Titus, Tamora, Saturninus, or Bassianus - and become conspirators to the madness and machinations in a gruesome search for justice.
Through a mixture of audience interaction, aerial arts, song, and Shakespeare’s original verse, Titus Andronicus: A Wilderness of Tigers explores the liminal space where the civilized and the barbaric blur, where the self and the other intertwine.
Throughout the show, audiences will be standing, walking, and/or climbing stairs, so comfortable shoes/attire are recommended. Though audience may be seated at certain points, this is not a seated performance.
Audiences may be offered food or drink at different points throughout the show. Individual audience members may accept or decline offerings based on personal preference, inclination, or restriction.
Though audience interaction and participation are a part of the performance, audiences who are hesitant about close contact with performers can inform a member of house staff upon check-in to ensure individual considerations are respected as much as possible.
3721 Midvale Ave
General Admission: $25
3721 Midvale Ave
General Admission: $25
3721 Midvale Ave
General Admission: $25
3721 Midvale Ave
General Admission: $25
3721 Midvale Ave
General Admission: $25
3721 Midvale Ave
General Admission: $25
3721 Midvale Ave
General Admission: $25
3721 Midvale Ave
General Admission: $25
Founded in 2015, Forgotten Lore Theatre is a Philadelphia-area performance company with a particular emphasis on immersive storytelling that produces devised works and original plays by area playwrights. We believe art is created in the numinous space between artist and audience. Through innovative and experimental performances, we foster unique theatrical experiences for each audience member in an effort to keep the communal art of storytelling alive. Previous Fringe Festival entries:
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Audience Interaction
Fog/Smoke Effects
The nature of Shakespeare's original text includes elements of sexual assault, body mutilation, and systemic oppression.
Though these elements are either diminished, reimagined through a socially aware lens, or abstracted, audiences should be aware that these elements are still thematically present in the performance.
For audience members who may anticipate adverse reactions to such content, we offer the opportunity to place attendees in specific audience groups that will not experience either instances of sexual assault or graphic violence. Audience members wishing to take advantage of less intense engagement may speak to house staff at check-in.
This event does not require proof of vaccination to attend or masks to be worn