8legs: Ironbound

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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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