IPHIGENIA IN SPLOTT
Playing Now Through August 29, 2026
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Iphigenia IN SPLOTT

BY GARY OWEN

DIRECTED BY MICHELLE TALGAROW

She’s brash, reckless, and unapologetically self-possessed. Stumbling through life in the nowhere town of Splott, Effie – short for Iphigenia – numbs her days with hookups and hangovers. Life on the edge has its consequences as she faces a choice between herself and her community. Inspired by Euripides’ Iphigenia in Aulis, this epic one-person play is brutally honest, piercing, and tender, sometimes all at the same time.

Shotgun Players is proud to present its first-ever one-person performance starring Alicia Mason in the role of Effie.

Winner of the James Tait Black Prize for Drama
One of the 50 best theatre shows of the 21st century – The Guardian

RUN TIME: 1 hour & 40 minutes with no intermission

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CONTENT ADVISORIES

Iphigenia IN SPLOTT – Content Advisories

Shotgun Players is equally committed to presenting challenging work and taking care of our patrons.

Content advisories are a tool to help our patrons choose how they want to engage with each play. While we have tried to cover the most common sensitivities, the list below is not exhaustive. Some listed advisories refer to lines only briefly mentioned in the plays, whereas others are major themes of the work. These advisories will be updated regularly as plays are developed in rehearsal and production.

If you have any questions, we encourage you to call or email the box office, and we’re happy to provide more context. (510.841.6500, ext. 303 or [email protected])

STAGE EFFECTS

Flashing ambulance lights (At approximately 70 minutes into the show Effie says “the ambulance sets off” which cues the flashing light. The lights continue until she says “they stop.”)
Water-based theatrical haze

CONTENT ADVISORIES

Realistic depiction of mental illness and addiction
Description of pregnancy, childbirth, miscarriage, neonatal death and animal cruelty
The character Effie uses fatphobic and body-shaming language to describe a family
References to and stylized depiction of violence, sexism, classism, and misogyny
Description of improvised explosive devices and resulting post-combat amputation

season sponsors

Karen Elizabeth Austin
Donald Kaufman
Craig & Kathy Moody
Russell Nelson
Les & Sue Polgar
Ragesh Tangri & Daralyn Durie
Bibi Tiphane
Richard & Kate West

production sponsors

Alison Teeman & Michael Yovino-Young
Jon Wagner & Lynne Hollingsworth
Elizabeth Werter & Henry Trevor

preview performances

Sat, July 25
Sun, July 26
Thurs, July 30
Fri, July 31

OPENING NIGHT

Sat, August 1

MAD NIGHT

Are you 25 or under? Don’t miss MAD Night! $15 gets you a beer (21+) or soda, pizza, and a ticket!

thurs, AUGUST 6
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POST-SHOW CONVOS
Thursdays & Sundays
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POST-SHOW CONVERSATIONS

Stick around after Thursday and Sunday performances for a 30-minute discussion with Shotgun’s creative team. We’ll dive into the play’s themes and aesthetics, and we’d love to hear your thoughts. It’s a chance to connect, reflect, and engage with fellow audience members.

The bar is open!

MASKED-AUDIENCE PERFORMANCE
Sun, AUGUST 9

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masked-audience performances

We understand that there are many members of our community who prefer to gather in masked spaces. To make our performances accessible to as many people as possible, we offer select Sunday “Masked Audience” performances. Food and drink will still be available at our concessions and can be enjoyed outside, but there is no eating or drinking inside the theater during these performances as all audience members, ushers, and staff will be required to wear masks. Performers will be unmasked while on stage during the performance. Upcoming masked-audience performances

AUDIO-DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE
Sun, AUGUST 16

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audio-described performances

During these performances, blind and low vision patrons may use headset devices provided by Gravity Access to listen to a live audio description of the show. The narration guides the listener through the performance with concise, objective descriptions of new scenes, lighting, costumes, facial expressions / body language, and “sight gags,” all slipped in between portions of the actors’ dialogue or songs.

HAPTIC TOURS

Pre-show haptic tours allow blind and low-vision patrons to experience the space, performers, costumes, and props through touch, their own movement, hearing, and kinesthetic senses. Usually lasting 20 to 30 minutes, these tours lay a multi-sensory foundation to support the audio description. Doors for pre-show Haptic Tours open at 12:45 PM for check-in. We recommend arriving early as tours begin promptly at 1 PM. The audio-described performances start at 2 PM.

LET’S BREAK IT DOWN


TUE, AUGUST 18

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LET’S BREAK IT DOWN – IPHEGENIA IN SPLOTT

From moderated discussions to curated experiences, our Let’s Break It Down events are designed to offer a deeper dive into the subject matter of each Mainstage show.
: Rage, if channeled correctly, can be cathartic! Stevie, a character in The Goat, processes her anger by smashing many things in her house. We welcome you to join us at the Shotgun Studios in our very own RAGE ROOM to take out any unprocessed frustrations

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