The Tragedy of Medusa

Name: The Tragedy of Medusa
Start: 2025-02-07T19:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-02-07T20:45:00-07:00
Location: 9995 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80010

Schedule

Fri Feb 07 2025 at 07:00 pm to 08:45 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

9995 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80010 | Aurora, CO

Why is it so difficult for us to look the Medusa myth in the eyes? At the start of this dynamic dramedy twist on the classical myth of Medusa, she is alone in a cave on an isolated island, surrounded by the stone bodies of men she has killed. Suddenly, the Hero Perseus arrives, announcing that he has come to K*ll her. Despite Medusa’s pleas and demands for him to leave her alone, he declares that he has come equipped with the weapons required to safely slay her without being turned to stone. Medusa, however, is not quite the monster Perseus imagined. The Tragedy of Medusa tackles themes of queerness, consent, power, and allyship by interrogating the relationships between Gods, mortals and monsters.
CONTENT WARNINGS: The Tragedy of Medusa explores, among many things, themes of homophobia and sexual violence. No assault is depicted on stage, but nonconsensual interactions occur and there is discussion of sexual violence and consent. For more specific information, feel free to email [email protected].
SENSORY WARNINGS: This production utilizes some design elements that may effect individuals who experience photosensitivity, including some flashing lights, projections, and sound effects. We will present a Sensory Relaxed performance on THURSDAY, FEB 20.
ACCESSIBILITY: An Accessibility Resource Table will be available at every performance. All resources are provided free of charge, including: ear plugs, sunglasses, sensory toys/fidgets, and a detailed Sensory Guide which explains what to expect during the performance.
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
OPENING NIGHT TOAST (Saturday, Feb 8): Join us as we kick off our 2025 Season in style!
TALKBACK WITH CAST (Sunday, Feb 9): After the performance, stick around for a conversation with the artists bringing THE TRAGEDY OF MEDUSA to life.
INDUSTRY NIGHT (Thursday, Feb 13): 50% of proceeds go toward the Denver Actors Fund, a nonprofit supporting CO theatre artists with medical bills and other support systems.
COMMUNITY TALKBACK (Sunday, Feb 16): Join us after the performance for a conversation with local community organizers invested in sexual violence prevention and LQBTQ activism.
SENSORY RELAXED/CLOSED CAPTIONS (Thursday, Feb 20): - Live captions will be projected in the theater during the performance - A sensory guide will be available which explains what to expect - Low lighting in the theater so patrons are able to see should they need to move around or exit the theater - Patrons are free to talk quietly and leave their seats during the performance - Designated quiet spaces will be available for those who might feel overwhelmed and need a break from the performance.