UnitedSolo™ presents My Mother Had Two Faces, a multi-media solo show written and performed by Karin Trachtenberg, on Thursday, March 14 at 7 PM at Theatre Row. The work, directed by and developed with Jessica Lynn Johnson, is an autobiographical dramatic comedy examining the history of Trachtenberg’s relationship with her Swiss-born mother, based on diaries the author/performer found after her death.
The story follows her mother’s exodus from her homeland to pursue stardom in Los Angeles and then New York City (where Karin was born and raised) and how her fixation with beauty and outward appearances influenced Trachtenberg’s sense of worth. Engaged in dialogue with her mirrored reflection, the performer wrestles with her own inner demons. What does the mirror uncover when we strip away the makeup?
My Mother Had Two Faces employs video, mirrors and masks to enhance the storytelling. Eric Bornstein of Behind the Mask Studio created the eerie masks that personify the Good Mother/Wicked Stepmother archetype.
The Annual United Solo Festival, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, presents a selection of local and international productions including storytelling, puppetry, dance, multimedia, improv, stand-up, magic, musical and drama. Since its inaugural year in 2010, United Solo has featured more than 1,500 productions from all over the world.
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Theatre Row is located at 410 West 42nd Street between 9th and 10th Avenues in Manhattan
