BIYT 2023 Show: Rumors in the Shadows

BIYT takes a trip to the castle of Henry VIII in the year 1535, where the power of rumor can cost you your head. In this era of the internet, it’s hard to believe that we are as just easily manipulated as we were centuries ago. Drowning in a sea of misinformation while the one percent call the shots. Our story: While the sneaky servant observes everything, the king´s trusted page is sent to spread fake news to incriminate Queen Anne Boleyn. Her loyal fans don´t believe it and try to stop the rumors. Other rumors are circulating as well, the ladies-in-waiting are running scared, everyone knows King Henry is a sexual predator but no one dares to do anything about it. Still more rumors are spreading which question the king’s sanity. We all know how this ends for the queen but how does it end for the pawns? Directed by Priscilla Bergey Lighting Design by Katri Kuusimaki Assistant Direction by Symeon Lagopoulos