The Same tells a story of two versions of the same woman named Lisa. It is essentially a memory play in which the timelines get intertwined, the past version becomes the future and the future leaves its mark on the past. At the core of the play is the internal world — the psyche of two Lisas — where the personal memories are told through a reenactment of circumstances that fundamentally shaped Lisa’s personality. In a world where the internal becomes the external, the physicalized and visual realities serve as stimuli not only for Lisa’s mind but also for the audience as an encouragement to build their own “truth” of the story. Prepare to dive into the unknown, strange, dangerous world of two Lisas where nothing as it seems, and everything is not quite right.

This performance is part of Thesis Festival 2024:

Senior Theatre majors present their theses in directing and dramaturgy; two productions run in repertory in the first of two installments of Senior Thesis Festival 2024. Design, performance, and stage management are by Barnard and Columbia theatre students, advised by Theatre Department faculty and staff.

Tickets are free of charge; seating will be by general admission. Walk-up patrons will also be admitted if seats are available.

With Barnard and Columbia students; more information at the website.

Minor Latham Playhouse is equipped with an Assistive Listening System; headsets are available free of charge at the box office table.

Please note that there is no late seating in the orchestra section on the first floor. Late arrivals may be seated on the balcony subject to availability and at the discretion of the house manager.

Time: 8:00-9:00 pm EST

Free!

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