Breadcrumbs at OutCast Productions

OutCast Productions is proud to announce the upcoming opening of Breadcrumbs, a captivating play by Jennifer Haley and directed by Christopher Jewell. The show opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 9 and runs through Sunday, May 25.

Breadcrumbs tells the story of Alida, a reclusive and brilliant  fiction writer diagnosed with dementia, who must rely on a troubled young caretaker to help complete her autobiography.

Like the children in the tale of Hansel and Gretel, Alida finds herself lost in the forest of forgetting, struggling to find her way home. The nurse’s aide Beth, a person with a traumatic past of her own, challenges  Alida to remember; each memory a breadcrumb that moves us  closer to the mystery of Alida’s childhood.  

Together, through a series of conversations and a battle of wills, these women delve into the dark woods of the past, unearthing a tragedy that shatters their perceptions of language, loneliness  and identity.

This emotionally charged drama explores themes of memory, identity, and the human condition, promising audiences a thought-provoking experience.

Join us at the Black Box Theater at the Langley Fairgrounds for a deep dive into the dark woods of dementia and . Tickets are available now, and we encourage everyone to reserve their seats early to witness this powerful performance.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit our website at outcastproductions.net.