Darling Returns in IMPACT 25
Originally presented in May of 2022 at the University of Waterloo’s Theatre of the Arts, we were very happy to re-stage Darling in our successful submission and acceptance into IMPACT 2025.
Description of the Performance
A manila envelope containing three cassette tapes and one journal from 1976 unravels MA student Erin Zeigler’s entire thesis before her dissertation defense. The story of a woman and her gynecologist lover leaves Erin with a burning question she cannot get out of her mind, even in her dreams:
Who is “Darling”?
Through various media (sound, video, performance, and interactive pedagogical technology), this production explores the archive of a woman from the past known only as “Darling.”
Photo credit: Brooke Barnes
Content Warnings & Performance Notes: Coarse and sexual language. Audience participation: please leave your phones ON but have your notifications OFF as this performance is interactive. Please open join.nearpod.com on your phone. A code will be up on the screen to log on, and you will be directed to answer survey questions as part of this performance. Your answers will be anonymous.