Lumen Repertory Theatre’s innovative double-feature production, Slow Burn, brings together Edward Albee’s absurdist works The American Dream and The Zoo Story. This unusual combination provides a vivid juxtaposition of two distinct narratives: one a satirical critique of American family life, the other a penetrating look at social alienation in a modern urban setting. The production’s clever interpretations and well-executed dramatic performance effectively invites a captivated audience into Albee’s complex psychological landscapes, evoking the overall meaninglessness and loneliness inherent in modern life throughout both one-act plays.

Set fifteen years after Nora Helmer famously slammed the door on her life, Limelight Theatre’s production of A Doll’s House, Part 2 offers a fresh perspective on a classic story, delving into the complexities of personal freedom, societal expectations and one woman’s steadfast commitment to her own principles and autonomy above all else.