Off-site
UC San Diego presents
A Willow Grows Aslant:
An Ophelia Story
October
By Kristin Idaszak
Directed by Kate Jopson
Scenic Design by Natalie Khuen
10 person capacity
Run Time: 1 hour
A Willow Grows Aslant: An Ophelia Story takes the audience on a journey into the fractured psyche of a young woman torn between her father’s political ambitions, her boyfriend’s revenge fantasies and her own private dream of becoming a dancer. Creating an immersive, ambulatory experience that is different for each audience member, the labyrinthine corridors of Galbraith Hall’s basement will bloom with flowers and broken mirrors as Ophelia’s dreams for her future become nightmares. Reimagining Hamlet as seen through the eyes of its laconic heroine, A Willow Grows Aslant transports Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy to the theatre of modern-day politics.
Patron Note
Recommended for ages 13+. Some walking required. Must be comfortable standing for duration of performance. No seats provided.
Walking Travel Time from Festival Village: 6 minutes
Due to the nature of live performance, run times may be over or under the estimated time provided. It is recommended to allow 30 minutes between performances.
Creative Team
Playwright Kristin Idaszak has had her work produced and developed in the Chicago area at the DCA Incubator Series at the Studio Theatre, Steppenwolf Garage (with Caffeine Theatre) and Chicago Dramatists to name a few. She is currently pursuing her M.F.A. in Playwriting at UC San Diego. Director Kate Jopson is a third year M.F.A. Directing candidate at UCSD whose Directing credits include Casagemas, Elizabeth I and Cry Old Kingdom at UC San Diego. Assistant Directing credits include Sideways at La Jolla Playhouse. Scenic design is by M.F.A. UC San Diego candidate Natalie Khuen: www.nataliekhuen.com