“#SoSadSoSexy”

March 24 and 26, 2022 at 7pm

A Devised Play
Written and created by Emily Cordes, Alison Leaf, and Kendra Augustin
with additional contributions from Simha Toledano & Jes Davis
Directed by Simha Toledano
Presented by Tapestry Collective

Drawing inspiration from contemporary Internet culture and narratives around mental illness, as well as accounts of Victorian insane asylums, “#SoSadSoSexy” is a devised play exploring Western culture’s ongoing fascination with, and misrepresentation of, depressed and unstable women. Through the overlapping stories of Lucy, a Victorian-era asylum patient, and Izzy, a modern-day “Internet sad girl," the piece crosses time and circumstance to reflect the parallels between each period’s approach to mental health, gender politics, and the personal and collective identities we create.

Content Warning: This piece addresses suicide and self-harm, sexual assault, infanticide, medical abuse, and other sensitive topics. Please take note and care for yourself accordingly.

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to display proof of full covid vaccination before being admitted to the space, either by showing a vaccination record (vaccination card) at least two weeks out from the final dose of an approved vaccine, or by using New York's free Excelsior Pass service, available here. Patrons will also be required to wear masks while indoors at all times and for the time being, no food or beverage will be permitted to be consumed at the theater.

"#SoSadSoSexy” is made possible with support from The Puffin Foundation