A Good Woman at Philadelphia Fringe

“A Good Woman” is an original dance theater and live music work reimagining of the story of the Odyssey’s Penelope. Waiting at home for her husband Odysseus to return, Penelope weaves and unweaves a shroud, hoping that she can avoid being forced to marry one of many suitors who desire her body and title. In a creative collaboration between two queer femme performers, a dancer and a violinist, and a loom, the work delves deeper into Penelope’s inner narrative, untangling relationships to gendered ideals, shame, and pleasure.

A Good Woman will take place with Cannonball Festival at Icebox Project Space September 5, 7, and 22. Tickets are $25 or PWYC and can be purchased at Fringe Arts