Ragweeds
February 19th, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Written by Riley Elton McCarthy
Directed by Gustavo Blaauw

Ragweeds, a The Last of Us-style pre-apocalyptic end-of-the-world play focuses on the emotional journey of Hazel, a young doomsday prepper who has been raised by a single father all alone in a bunker. After his sudden death at the hooves of an elusive and mystical golden stag, they grapple with the desperate desire for vengeance and for closure for the relationship they never got to have with him. This leads her to collide with Ivy, a Yale-PhD student studying Cryptozoology, who is hunting Mothman in the Appalachians for their dissertation. Through the companionship of one another, they battle the idea that either has to become known in history for who they are in order to find validation in having lived their lives, or if they can settle for just being happy with who they are now and who they are meant to be.

*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. Masks must either be medical grade masks or must be double masked.