A New Myth

They Are All Our Sons is an immersive theatrical experience that reimagines one of our oldest stories, the Medusa myth, against the backdrop of a modern-day strip club.

When two young dancers meet at the club, Athena quickly takes Medusa under her wing. The club encourages their bond, and soon they're sisters, dance partners, and the act everyone pays to see. But as Medusa grows obsessed with her own awakening, the power play between men and women, and finally healing from her past, she begins to challenge the stability of the only place Athena has ever felt in control.

The show moves through joy, resilience, pain, and rage, exploring the sisterhood wound and the systems of power the club operates within. We are left with the question: what if Medusa was never the monster? What if she was a woman who got labeled one because it was easier than holding a god accountable?

TICKETS

Cabaret VIP Seating

Cabaret VIP seats are on “stage” at cabaret tables. VIP guests will be immersed in the club experience and play a vital role in our show. This includes interactive moments, such as being prompted by the ensemble to throw the prop money. Audience members may not touch the actors, but actors may ask to touch audience members. Purchasing a Cabaret VIP ticket implies consent to audience participation, though it does not inherently imply consent to being touched. An actor will always ask before touching an audience member.

Late Seating Policy

There will be no late seating. Doors open 30 minutes before the show starts, and a pre-show begins 20 minutes before the start. Please plan to arrive early, as it is highly encouraged to experience our pre-show. Be advised that street parking is limited by the theatre, and factor in extra time for transportation. Thank you

*Please review the content advisory below

Dramaturgical Community Programming

Please stay after select performances for conversations with artists, advocates, and community experts. All talkbacks begin on the stage 5–10 minutes after a performance.

talkback schedule

  • Bridge the gap between civilians and sex workers. Topics include the sociopolitical landscape of the play, mythology, decriminalizing sex work, desirability politics and reparations for Black strippers, the experiences of trans sex workers, why the strip club is church, and the intersection of sex work and activism. A facilitator (joined by panelists on select nights) introduces the theme, then opens the floor for questions and reflection.

  • Led by therapists and mental health professionals and offer immediate aftercare following the play’s intense themes. We imagine these will operate as part Q&A, part decompression, and mostly an opportunity to share, feel and ground together in community.

  • In addition to this programming, we also have two N95 Mask Required shows and one ASL interpreted show.

  • Epilepsy warning: Flashing lights throughout

    This play discusses and depicts challenging content that reflects the real and difficult issues embedded in the strip club setting the play is based in. Our team both wants to honor the truth of depicting this setting while also preparing you as best we can to witness it. As we cannot holistically predict what may or may not be a sensitive or triggering topic for you, this is a noncomprehensive list of subjects we approach in this production:

    • Discussion and depiction of sexual assault, including choking

    • Abstract depiction of frontal nudity in relation to sexual assault

    • Discussion and depiction of sexual activity throughout

    • Discussion and depiction of sexism & misogyny throughout

    • Depiction of substance use

    • Partial nudity