Philadelphia-based theatre company, The Strides Collective, is thrilled to bring the world premiere of Confabulation to the Arden Theatre Company’s Hamilton Family Arts Center (62 N 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106) beginning Oct. 10. Written by New York-based playwright Matt Shvyrkov (he/him) and directed by The Strides Collective’s founding artistic director Jonathan Edmondson (he/him), Confabulation invites audiences to follow the journey of a woman looking to take control of her own life and confront her deepest darkness.
The two-hour dramedy is set during a past-life regression support group led by Agnes (Kathryn Wylde), a headstrong, spiritual hypnotherapist who uses her unique skills to help group members deal with their issues and regain control of their lives. Caroline (Journee Lutz) is the newest member and joins the support group to deal with the heartbreak of losing her ex-girlfriend, the abuse she received from her mother as a child, and the darkness that lives inside her.
During the production, Caroline is introduced to three other members of the support group: Olivia (Raven Jane Adilene), an emotionally intelligent, flirty, yet reserved party girl working on finding out who she truly is; Shane (Triston Haq), a man desperate for love and validation but is hindered by an embarrassing sexual fixation; and Grant (Rain Diaz), a wealthy accountant struggling with anger and sexual identity.
If You Go:
The production runs for two weeks and unfolds inside the Arden’s intimate 100-seat Bob and Selma Horan Studio Theatre with a preview on Oct.10, opening night on Oct. 11, and shows through Oct.20.
Run time: 2 hours
All tickets are $25, with discounts available for students, groups of 10 or more, and theatre industry professionals. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Tickets are available online at stridescollective.com.
PERFORMANCES:
- Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 at 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at 7 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024 at 2 p.m.
- Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024 @ 7 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 18, 2024 at 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at 7 pm.
- Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024 at 2 p.m.
About The Strides Collective
Founded in 2020 by Jonathan Edmondson, The Strides Collective produces and develops theatrical work by emerging playwrights that embraces the queer experience through authentic, modern, and innovative storytelling. Currently, the non-profit is the only theatre company in the Greater Philadelphia Area solely focused on producing and developing new LGBTQIA+ works for the stage.