Persephone by Noah Haidle
Directed by Nicholas Martin

Meet Demeter, an exquisite statue of a Greek goddess, as she's being created during the Italian Renaissance. Those who admire her see only stone and fortitude, but she has very real thoughts and weaknesses. Fast-forward 500 years as Demeter finds herself in a present-day American city park, where she becomes a powerful symbol, an illicit landmark, a target. Witness to hilarious and horrible human foibles, she's desperate for someone, anyone, to hear her thoughts. This world premiere introduces Huntington audiences to the irreverent and eccentric wit of Noah Haidle, a truly original voice in American theatre.

Noah Haidle's 2005 Off Broadway hit, Mr. Marmalade was hailed by audiences and critics alike. Nicholas Martin's brilliant direction of Sonia Flew showed what he can do with new plays. Broadway's hot new writer meets Boston's hottest director for an outrageous, don't-miss-it show.

"Haidle is a fearless writer, full of energy, confidence, and invention, and a willingness to push the envelope." - NYTheatre.com