so/lo adapted by the original 2020 ensemble
a parable of twins after
“the judgement of king solomon”
director|co-adaptor|ruby rees
“Some myths trap us; others set us free…” —Festival of emerging artists 2020 byline, NIda
What can an unborn child expect from their mother? What happens if a mother cannot meet these expectations? Who is held accountable? so/lo is a story about falling through the cracks; a dissection of expectations versus reality and being let down by a system much larger than ourselves. It asks what happens when a life that was meant to be shared, is lived solo… | you can find the official festival program here…
Set and costume design | Ella Butler
Lighting design | Jesse Greig
Sound design | Jordan Jeckells
Video Design | Rose Mulcare