Iphigenia in Splott

This production contains strong language, sexual content, and sensitive subject matter.

Gary Owen’s powerful reimagining of the Greek myth returns under the direction of Rosie Glen-Lambert (Love Letters at La Jolla Playhouse featuring Matthew Broderick and Ellie Kemper), performed again by Hailey McAfee (LA Theatre Bites Best Actress Nominee). Set in the South Wales district of Splott, the play follows Effie, a rage filled young woman who spends her nights blacking out. But everything changes the night she meets Lee, a scarred soldier, who gives her a sense of hope. In the months following her night with Lee, we watch society fail her just as it fails an entire population of disadvantaged people. Like Iphigenia, Effie is faced with a sacrifice, but unlike her Greek counterpart, she survives. We’re in Effie’s debt and tonight, she’s come to collect. 

The Attic Collective’s production premiered at the 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival where it was nominated for Best Solo Show and Top of the Fringe (Hollywood Fringe Awards), Best Actress (LA Theatre Bites Awards), and won Best of the Broadwater (Hollywood Fringe Awards) and Best One Person Show (LA Theatre Bites Awards). The remount is moving from the Broadwater's Studio Theatre, to the larger Black Box Theatre.

Creative

Written by.................Gary Owen

Directed by...............Rosie Glen-Lambert

Sound Design by.......Padra Crisafulli

Lighting Design by.....Russell Chow

Stage Managed by....Brandon Blum

Cast

Effie...........................Hailey McAfee

Host or Publisher The Attic Collective