A plastic state of mind

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• Location: Theater aan het Spui, Zaal 2

This show is in Dutch.

In A Plastic State of Mind you follow four teenage girls and a woman who are captured by rebel leaders during the Second Liberian Civil War. They live under horrific conditions and are forced to grow up far too quickly. When they see a chance to escape the grim reality of life in the military camp, they must choose: do they remain in the world of trauma and violence in which they were raised, or do they flee and embrace a completely new future?

With deep emotional intensity, unflinching honesty, and a surprising dose of humor, the girls fight to achieve something extraordinary: survival as a form of resistance.

A Plastic State of Mind is based on the Broadway play ECLIPSED by Danai Gurira.

An ode to the power of women and sisterhood
A Plastic State of Mind is a tribute to the strength of Black women. Through warm compositions and breathtaking percussion, you are transported into a new universe—a world that transcends borders, nationality, ethnicity, and language. The performance is based on the Broadway play ECLIPSED, which was nominated for a Tony Award in five categories.

“I first encountered ECLIPSED in 2020, and it touched me deeply. Since then, more hotspots have emerged around the world, resulting in even less media attention for African wars and their survivors. And also for the people who managed to escape their situation and are now part of our society. That’s why A Plastic State of Mind remains urgent. It grabs you by the throat, it’s humorous and vulnerable, but hopefully also an eye-opener. It shows that sisterly love and humanity are essential ingredients to bring people closer together.” – Director Gavin-Viano

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