Animal Engine presents DARLINGS at Dixon Place

Mr. and Mrs. Darling’s children are lost.

By day they search for them through the rain-soaked streets of London; by night they tell tales of a place called ‘Neverland,’ where mermaids, pirates, and a flying boy all spell danger.

Will this fantastical world consume them?

A re-imagining of “Peter Pan” from the perspective of the parents.

Darlings is a meditation on loss, grief and the healing process that occurs through the stories we tell: a playful re-imagining of J.M. Barrie’s classic “Peter Pan” from the perspective of Mr. and Mrs. Darling, two parents struggling with the mysterious loss of their children.

This free performance is paired with a 20-minute post-play small group reflections led by experienced facilitators, as well as a lobby display highlighting the work and stories of creative arts therapists. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

DARLINGS

Sunday, October 24, 2021

7:00pm

Dixon Place

161A Chrystie St

New York, NY 10002

A free performance that requires pre-registration.

For tickets: http://dixonplace.org/performances/darlings/

*All audience members are required to wear masks and show proof of vaccination upon arrival.*

This free performance is made possible by a generous grant from the

New York City Artist Corps.

“The two reenact the adventures of Peter and Wendy, turning the familiar story into an exploration of hope and grief. This polished, highly intelligent, desperately sad show will linger with you.“

-Minneapolis City Pages

“The show is a whirlwind of pain, giddiness, longing and childish innocence, as the play tells the traditional story of Peter Pan but from a new perspective: in the eyes of the Darling parents … physical devised theater at its best.“

-Orlando Watermark

Animal Engine makes old stories new. They create plays and communal experiences for multigenerational audiences that reimagine works of literature, harnessing the power of bygone tales to make space for learning, healing, and growth.

Their works have been called “hard to beat” by the Washington Post and “remarkably clever” by CityBeat Cincinnati. They perform and teach in New York City, across the United States, and internationally at theatres, festivals, and schools.

Learn more about Animal Engine’s work at animalengine.com