Starting Over - Backstage

Tackling societal issues on stage requires a certain fearlessness. At the heart of Starting Over is the story of two teens wrestling with the small-town dynamics and a fledgling romantic relationship. This story runs side by side with those same characters re-engaging two decades later in a high-stakes corporate environment, wrestling with workplace power dynamics, and the complex emotions that emerge as they rekindle their relationship.

There are no easy answers in this drama – it explores racism, gender identity, sexuality, conservatism, and the limitations of love (for self and others.) This play explores the varied vulnerabilities of two people taking steps to fully own their identities, their bodies, and their choices.

Gathered in the studio to discuss the demands of bringing Starting Over to the stage are the fearless creatives behind this work – Director Lauren “LL” Lundy and writer Shepsu Aakhu.