Our story starts on Earth. An empty home, fractured in the wake of loss. Two once-close cousins return on the anniversary of their father-figure’s death, only to unexpectedly encounter each other instead. Moving forward proves difficult for everyone as feelings of betrayal, misunderstanding, and heartache surge to the surface, haunted by unresolved grief.
Turn the page to Irridia. A fantastical kingdom, shattered after the deaths of its sovereigns. In the midst of their own grief, two royal siblings strive to fulfill the oaths made to their parents: protect Irridia and protect one another. But as one transforms into someone unrecognizable, the kingdom is left wondering: can things really return to be as they once were?
In A Thread of Golden Ashes, these two worlds collide as the story a father left behind for his family spills into the living room. This new play by senior Le’Naya Wilkerson explores how we deal with loss, how families learn to meet each other where they are, and how our lost loved ones might stay with us in surprising ways. Directed by senior Wasif Sami with lighting design by Wilkerson.
Content Advisory: This production contains depictions, discussions, or allusions to violence, mental health struggles, war, and murder. Flashing lights, strobes, and loud noises are used throughout the performance.
This project is supported in part by the Lewis Center’s partnership with the IV Fund, which supports student independent work that explores mental well-being and mental health and gives campus audiences a chance to grapple with these matters in generative and generous ways.
Audiences at the Oct. 4 performance are invited to join the cast and crew for an opening night toast with light refreshments.
Tickets & Details
Performances are free and open to the public; advance tickets required.
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Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
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Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
Photo by Sophie Dennehy
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Directions
Get directions to the Wallace Theater, located on the Forum level of the Lewis Arts complex, and find other venue information for the arts complex.
Accessibility
The Wallace Theater is an accessible venue with an assistive listening system. The Saturday, October 5, performance will feature open/live captioning (CART).
Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information about our various locations. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.
