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"This ensemble of three, portraying multiple roles, executes their various roles with finesse. [Laura Holland's] delivery, though smooth, does prick the conscience. Aiden Abraham leaves an impression [and]

Reneé Young delivers a strong, believable character in her monologue as the drug dealer."

-Ronald Malone, Maryland Theatre Guide

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"The use of music strategically augmented the action on stage. Composed by Patrick Alexander, the music contained electronic tracks accompanied by a single solo instrumentalist. This combination created excellent tension and mood in the right places at the right times."

-Ronald Malone, Maryland Theatre Guide

"Another brilliant symbol was the prop piece of five chairs, one stool, and six scarfs representing the twelve steps to recovery."

-Ronald Malone, Maryland Theatre Guide

According to SAMHSA, in 2022, 48.7 million people aged 12 or older had some form of substance use disorder. The Red Shoes: Soul Stories was an original devised theatre piece that explored the complex world of compulsion and addiction through a reimagining of the Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale. The piece included first-person stories, clinical and biological analysis, found text, movement, and music.

Show Dates:

September 12-14, 2024

Baltimore Theatre Project

45 W Preston St.

Baltimore, MD 21202.

THE RED SHOES: SOUL STORIES

Conceived and Directed by Ryan Clark

Music Composed by Patrick Alexander

Dramaturgy by Laura Holland

The Ensemble:

Aiden Abraham

Laura Holland