The Performance Project at University Settlement Presents TRASH LORD: DOMESTICATION

Sophia just went through a bad breakup. We've all been there, but this is a game changer... You're invited to witness a reconsideration of many persona's that comprise Sophia, a self proclaimed Trash Lord, who's tidied up too much, and even been domesticated, to fit under the arm of a man that probably never wanted her at all.

Early science claimed a woman was a moral, sexual, germiferous, and parturient creature. While we've come a long way from classifications, many women find themselves yearning to fit into or break free from the dour taxonomy do's and don'ts that make them feel fit to love themselves and others.

Trash Lord: Domestication by Sophia Valera Heinecke explores the politics of self-sacrifice and modern relationships that is both poetic and provocative as Sophia, a scavenger by nature, invites you in to observe a gender experiment conducted by Jane Goodall that pits sociology against biology. How far will one woman go to modify her behavior in the hopes of finding a partner?

Trash Lord: Domestication combines a tapestry of personal stories and text from the research of Goodall, Jared Diamond, and experts in the field of animal domestication to spin a performance that is not well behaved. A work in progress.

Audiences are asked to bring a relic of a previous relationship or otherwise deeply felt rejection. Something you would be comfortable leaving at theater. We promise to send it off with the respect it deserves. We know, it's hard. Come pray to the altar of the Trash Lord.

Tickets are $10 for general admission. You may also purchase a $20 pay-it-forward ticket if you have a little extra. We'll then offer your extra ticket to a low-income patron to see the show on you. To claim a low-income ticket please arrive at the box office 30 minutes prior to the show and mention "the deal." We'll take care of you.

Tickets can be purchased at https://bpt.me/3367129

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