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The Story Theatre presents
the love object by Justine Gelfman
directed by Jasmine B. Gunter
Drama
Runs Oct 10 – Nov 03, 2024
On the eve of Ramona’s sold-out stadium tour, her best friend and trusted assistant, Paula announces she is leaving to pursue her own artistry. Fearing the loss of her closest confidante, Ramona reveals that a sex tape she made is about to be released, tainting her image (and ticket sales) forever. Will Paula stay and clean up Ramona’s mess one more time or finally escape the oppressive celebrity machine for good? A contemporary adaptation of Euripides’ Hippolytus, THE LOVE OBJECT examines the hypersexualization of women celebrities, the power struggles of interracial friendship, and the tragedies of late-stage capitalism, all through the bubblegum veneer of an early 2000s pop superstar.
Performing at Raven Theatre
6157 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660
6157 N. Clark St
Chicago, IL 60660
The Story Theatre seeks to pose questions rather than supply answers. We produce theatre that focuses on the poetry of text and form, the possibilities of the human imagination, and the gateways for emotional and intellectual investment. We are committed to and excited by diversity, inclusion, and collaboration among a myriad of artists.