$20.00
BLACKBIRD by David Harrower
From the fierce pen of David Harrower comes a play that won the Olivier Award. Fifteen years of silence, broken in a office breakroom. This is what happens when the past demands to be heard. Coming this April during Sexual Abuse Awareness Month to The Sentient Bean, join Shawna Peña-Downing as they make their SSC directorial debut.
APRIL 10th - 19th | THE SENTIENT BEAN
TRIGGER WARNING: BLACKBIRD
Savannah Stage Company believes in transparency and care. The following information is provided to help you make informed choices about your experience with our production of Blackbird.
This production contains:
Depictions and detailed discussion of CSA
Strong language throughout
Themes of manipulation, power imbalance, and trauma
Content Advisory:
Blackbird does not depict sexual violence onstage, but the dialogue contains explicit descriptions of the past relationship between a woman and a middle-aged man fifteen years after he sexually abused her when she was twelve and its aftermath. The work is psychologically raw and may be distressing for some audience members.
Resources:
Blackbird is presented during Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) to raising awareness, educate our community, and prevent sexual violence. Materials on trauma-informed care and survivor support will be available in the lobby.
National Support:
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): 1-800-656-4673 | online.rainn.org
National Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 | childhelp.org
Our Commitment:
Your well-being matters to us. No one will be turned away if they need to step out during the performance. Lobby attendants are available to assist. There are no refunds, but exchanges for another performance are always honored.
We tell difficult stories because they matter. We tell them with care because you matter.