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Forward Theater highlights an immigrant story in ‘Ironbound’
- Forward Theater opened Ironbound at the Overture Center Playhouse, presenting Darja's immigrant journey on stage.
- Cassandra Bissell plays Darja, the central character, in a performance that spans more than two decades.
- The play follows Darja's life from 1992 to 2014, highlighting motherhood and resilience.
- The production incorporates interviews with six immigrant women to deepen its themes.
- The show emphasizes theater as a place for political space and community dialogue.
- The show includes post-performance talks to give the audience a chance to connect with the themes.
- The cast features Josh Krause as Maks, Darja's first husband, bringing additional perspectives to the immigrant story.
- The production team includes Lisa Schlenker as set designer and Shelley Cornia as costume designer.
- Forward Theater positions Ironbound as both a personal narrative and a broader immigration conversation.
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