University of Mississippi
written by Naomi Iizuka
"A visceral blend of classical mythology and real life stories told by street kids, Naomi lizuka's Polaroid Stories journeys into a dangerous world where myth-making fulfills a fierce need for transcendence, where storytelling has the power to transform a reality in which characters' lives are continually threatened, devalued and effaced. Not all the stories these characters tell are true; some are lies, wild yams, clever deceits, baroque fabrications. Inspired in part by Ovid's Metamorphoses, Iizuka's Polaroid Stories takes place on an abandoned pier on the outermost edge of a city, a way stop for dreamers, dealers and desperadoes, a no-man's land where runaways seek camaraderie, refuge and escape. Polaroid Stories conveys a whirlwind of psychic disturbance, confusion and longing. Their language mixes poetry and profanity, imbuing the play with lyricism and great theatrical force".
Design Team
Scenic Designers- Jared Spears
Costume Designer- Ava Greer
Light Designer- Mya Harper
Properties Designer- Elena Romero
Sound Designer-Corey Kosman
Technical Director-Felipe Macias
Production Manager-Raey Bagley
