Aqua Tofana: Act I

Aqua Tofana follows Girolama Spera and her associates as the leadership of renaissance-era Italy squabble over the world's most prolific serial poisoning ring. As the sins and salvations of generations of women pile high around them, Girolama is forced to reconcile with her role in their downfall. One that seems more and more ultimate with each breath.

This production contains sounds of torture and references to murder, violence against female bodies, domestic violence, prostitution, and suicide.

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1. National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233 or text START to 88788)
2. Minnesota Day One Crisis Hotline (1-866-223-1111)
3. Casa de Esperanza (651-772-1611, www.casadeesperanza.org),
4. Women of Nations (651-222-5836, www.women-of-nations.org).

Featuring Alyssa Teh as Girolama Spera, Laila Sahir as Giulia Thofania, Isabel Estelle as Maria Spinola , Diego Symouksavanh as the Viceroy, Cole Seager as the Magistrate, Kjer Whitting as the Cardinal, Sam Purches as Father Girolamo and The Guard, Kierney Gray as Rosa the Servant and Marchesa Romanini, Corie Casper as Francesca Crispolti, and Emily Hensley as Giovanna Di Grandis.

This production was written by Emma Kessler, directed by Alex Church, stage managed by Julianne Escanan, and sound designed by Rachel Brees. Art by Jensine Beyer.

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