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Taffety Punk Theatre Company presents the world premiere of
La Salpêtrière by Kelsey Mesa
directed by Danielle A. Drakes
A 19th century hospital, La Salpêtrière, became famous as a center for the treatment of that most specious of maladies: hysteria. Women were sometimes “treated" in degrading demonstrations that were open to the public. In Kelsey Mesa’s stunning new play, we follow new patient Yvette from her mysterious arrival in the hospital, through the many degrading practices by its doctor, to her ultimate fight to reclaim her life. La Salpêtrière is a story as uplifting as it is heartbreaking. It mines humor from the absurd realities of the past to deliver a magnificent tale of inspiration for all.
featuring Danny Puente Cackley, Yihong Chen, Fabiolla da Silva, and Kimberly Gilbert
Sep 28 - Oct 14, 2023
at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 7th Street SE WDC 20003
www.taffetypunk.com
Date & Time
Sep 28 - Oct 14, 2023
Venue Details
Capitol Hill Arts Workshop
545 7th Street SEWashington, District of Columbia 20002
