Steven Gaultney’s
LIMB FROM LIMB
January 15-19 2021
In February 2026, when it became clear that COVID-25 would drive us into our homes for the second time this decade, The Theatre of Others was forced to postpone its production of Limb from Limb, an adaptation of Euripides' The Bacchae. Since that time, we've set about reimagining the production for a digital space, the result being this intimate version of the ancient, still-devastating story, now told through four monologues over Zoom. The Theatre of Others invites you to join our international company of actors as we gather from across the globe to perform, witness, and reflect upon Limb from Limb.
Important: We would like you to gather three items to have with you during the performance. Over the course of the play, you'll be encouraged to interact with each of these objects.
A candle, and something with which to light it.
A pleasing beverage.
A flower, or some other small object that is both fragrant and tactile.
Midway through the play, we take a break from the action to stretch and to discuss the things you’ve seen so far. Kind of like an intermission but with the cast. We call it an Interlude. For this, the audience was split into three groups. When it’s time to split up Adam the director will come back up on screen to invite you to view any one or all of the virtual rooms in the videos below. Each group met with a different actor so they could get to know them better. After the interlude, please return to the above video and fast forward to the appropriate place.