ABOUT THE SHOW:
Sticks & Stones is a powerful, emotional story about how our past shapes the way we see ourselves and the world. Gemma, a woman in her thirties, is pulled into her own mind, where she must face memories from her childhood - some full of love, others marked by abuse and trauma - as she searches for the source of the beliefs she holds about herself. In this journey, she begins to question: Where did her inner narrative come from, and is it really true?
As the audience steps inside Gemma’s mind, they become witness to the past - the memories that still live deep inside of her as they collide with present-day emotion. Gemma begins to see how these early experiences and relationships shaped her beliefs, her choices, and how she views herself today. She must decide: Is she just the sum of her experiences, or can she take back her story and write a new one?
At its core, this play is about healing and reclaiming one’s narrative. It’s about looking closely at where we come from, understanding how those experiences shaped us, and finding the courage to tell a new story - one that’s finally our own. But, Sticks & Stones also serves as a reminder of how we shape each other’s stories, and how our relationships can either bind us to the past or help us break free.
THE TEAM
Megan Reynolds (Co-Producer, Co-Director)
Chelsey Shirrell (Co-Producer, Co-Director)
Cast (in order of appearance):
Shannon Rousseau
Florence Matina
Amelia Trollinger
Jonathon Engle
Astra-Lia England
Jacob Funke
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets are available at the link provided! You will still need to make a one-time purchase of a 2025 Fringe Festival button that can be done in advance in person or arriving early to the venue on the day of the show. Your Fringe button helps support KC Fringe Festival as a whole, a majority of proceeds from ticket sales go back to the artists in the shows you attend!
KC Fringe Button - $5 one-time purchase
Adult Ticket - $15
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