TILL WE HAVE FACES 2015

Early Summer, Ismailova Theatre of Dance presents "Till We Have Faces", based on the renowned novel by C. S. Lewis, a rendition of the Greek myth Psyche and Cupid. In this tale, Cupid falls in love with the princess Psyche and wants her to be his bride. Psyche, allured by love, takes a vow to never look upon his face. However, Psyche's sisters, Orual and Redival, envy and persuade her to use a lantern to see the face of her new husband. Lewis makes an unusual twist and tells this mythological story though the eyes of the older sister, Orual. The story unfolds layers of unexpected turns and suspense that never leaves us until the end. Each character has a driven motivation, from the humans to the Gods - for good or evil.

Betrayal, guilt, high stake decisions, sacrifice, love, and beautiful music all told through signature styles of dance and physical theatre. Ismailova Theatre of Dance's "Till We Have Faces" will have you captivated from start to finish.