Welcome, pregnant one, to our sunset reality. Here at the edge of day and night, awake and asleep, we fall through the veil. Walk quickly. Hide the garlic in your pocket. You found your way here, but can you find your way back out? Will these whispers protect your unborn child from the curse?

Visionary writer and filmmaker Josephine Decker (Shirley, Madeline's Madeline) joins forces with Pig Iron Theatre Company (Superterranean, Love Unpunished) for a dark fairy tale about the terrors, joys, and deep uncertainties of pregnancy. Inspired by Maria Tatar's research on the history of fairytales, this immersive performance explores the complex decisions that mothers, fictional and real, must make about their children's lives. This new work brings Decker's singular vision into conversation with Pig Iron's 20-year investigation with site-specific and immersive theatre.

Each audience member becomes "The Pregnant Dreamer," seeking to evade a curse on their unborn child by choosing their own path through Rigby Mansion and its grounds. Interactive scenes — weaving contemporary dance, physical theatre, and performance art — unlock secret knowledge and whispers of terror. All bodies are welcome. Come prepared to wander.

Details

Performances at dusk: September 16-October 2

@ Rigby Mansion

523 Church Lane

Germantown, Philadelphia PA

Tickets go on sale August 8th

Pricing: 

$37 general

$15 student and 25-and-under

$2 FringeACCESS

Purchase Your Tickets Here

PERFORMANCE NOTE: Much of the performance installation is outdoors on uneven ground. Some audience members will be invited to sit down outside on grass or dirt. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothes that can get dirty. Patrons with limited mobility can be accommodated; please call or email ahead of your performance night so we can provide proper support. Performances will take place rain or shine; bring an umbrella if needed.

CONTENT WARNING: This performance contains references to family violence and to termination of pregnancy. This performance is not suitable for children.