The How & The Why
April 11, 2023
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Presented by Aenigma Theatre
Evolution, Feminism and Destiny collide in Sarah Treem’s (House of Cards,The Affair) poignant play about science, family, and the difficult choices that women face. Why do women menstruate? Modern science has supplied us with the “How”, but no one seems to have answered the “Why”. Rachel, a young grad student in Evolutionary Biology visits Zelda, a pioneer of the field. She posits a radical new hypothesis to answer this very question, which just happens to challenge Zelda’s own ground-breaking work. As the two brilliant women spar over their contrary views on science, career and generational divides, the ulterior motives surrounding their intense meeting slowly begin to unravel…
This production was nominated for a 2019 Jessie Richardson Award.
Adults: $45 | Seniors: $38 | Students: $16
April 11 - 15, 2023 | 7:30PM + 3PM Saturday
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