2020 Fall Senior Series presented by Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance

Messiah University Department of Theatre and Dance presents

The 2020 Fall Senior Series

An evening of performance created and presented by department seniors.

Free, Presented Via Live Stream

For access to this live streamed event, click the link above or visit us online at www.messiah.edu/SOTAlivestream. For questions, please call the Ticket Office at 717-691-6036.

*Please note that some performances will contain mature content and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.*

The Fall Senior Series: “Words We Wish We Said”

[Weekend 1]

November 13 & 14, 8:00 p.m.

Miller Theater, Climenhaga Building

Estimated Runtime: 1 hour

"Words We Wish We Said"

Created by Ryan Wong & Bryanna Pye

in Collaboration with Jim Hy

Performed by Ryan Wong, Bryanna Pye, & Jim Hy

with Direction by Katie Anne Phykitt

Choreographed by Ryan Wong & Julia Mary Register

Show Image by Nicko McMillen

Living in a world that encourages independence, society stigmatizes emotions as a sign of weakness. Humans believe the lie that they are alone in their feelings and brokenness. Many emotions and experiences are universal, but people convince themselves no one else feels the same way. If we could open up to those around us, maybe we could realize that we’re not that different. Everyone has unspoken stories they are yearning to communicate; words give us the power to reclaim our relationships, our perspectives, and our lives.

An off-chance encounter between two strangers gives them the chance to learn from a new perspective. As they start to open up about their hopes and regrets, they discover that maybe they’re not so different after all.

*Please note that this performance contains mature language and content (depression, self-harm, reference to suicide) and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.*

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