Why book The Alchemy of Imperfection?

We help students and faculty grapple with the complexities of women’s experience in these times, while questioning the norms of masculinity.

The show includes a one-hour theater piece followed by a panel discussion.

We would be thrilled to bring the show to your campus or community.

You have some options:

Option 1: we bring a ready-made performance and panel to your campus or community.

Option 2:  we cast and curate the performance and panel on site, with students, local artists, and faculty from across departments and disciplines serving as performers and panelists.

Pre-event and post-event add-ons are available, such as speaking engagements, customized curricula, and events in partnership with faculty and staff.

In 2019, we brought the show to Laguardia Community College in Queens, New York. In the video below, actors talk about their experience.

Example: Laguardia Community College

We partnered with Laguardia Performing Arts Center (Queens, New York) to produce workshops, performances, and panel discussions at Laguardia Community College in the fall of 2019. 

The Alchemy of Imperfection was cast with college students and union actors from Queens, the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world. The panels included activists, journalists, and educators.  

Rave Reviews!

“I absolutely LOVED the performance. I was so deeply moved and so profoundly awoken, leaving with an insatiable desire to see more WOMEN-CENTERED theater.” 

— Mehry Iris Eslaminia, Equity actor

“I felt like every scene was taken out of my personal journal. I find that every day I struggle with my identity…it was encouraging to be reminded that I am not as alone and that there is hope in living life fully, the way I want to live it.  This is an amazing work that can really help — and even save people.”

— Lily C, student

The Panel Discussion

Each performance is followed by  a panel discussion featuring artists, activists, and academics. We customize related topics such as “How Can Men Support Women to Be Seen?” and “How Do We Redefine Masculinity?”

"I was absolutely blown away by the intensity and passion of the piece, and the incredible emotional authenticity and insight portrayed here.  With deeply moving poetry and songs woven throughout the piece, I and the audience were completely transported into the both joyful and tragic cultures of the world, watching how women and men of courage have responded to their circumstances."

Christine Ranck, trauma therapist and panelist, NYC

“I will confess that I felt slightly overwhelmed after accepting and invitation to speak with a panel! I felt overwhelmed because I knew how serious the topic is: especially in relation to me being a male. I felt vulnerable to contribute honestly to the discussion. But the vulnerability of everyone communicating is what made it real. I am so thankful that I came to see the powerful performances and participate in a productive dialogue with the panel, Cara, and the audience. The message was that women are powerful and valuable and men can be valued as fellow human companions; instead of violent oppressors against women. Thanks again Cara for such an incredible venue. Everything was so positive, powerful, and productive. I appreciate you.”

— Joshua Pollock, Heartfulness trainer and musician, Portland, OR