Moth

Overview

A play called Moth sounds like a scientific study in entomology rather than a psychological study of the human mind.

Moth tells the stories of Sebastian and Claryssa, two teenage outsiders, each the other’s only friend. That is, until they spend a normal Saturday night at the local park drinking together and wake up altered.

Claryssa is missing, Sebastian is changed, and their friendship in ruins.  Sebastian finds himself struck with the feeling of agape love, a desire to save and help all of humankind, and a burning desire to find Claryssa.  This passion is all consuming, and his fervour can only lead to pain.

Moth was written by Melbourne playwright Declan Greene, who was commissioned to write the piece by Arena Theatre Company, and The Malthouse.  Greene is an emerging playwright who has won a plethora of prizes and is building a reputation for his cutting-edge confronting works.  Moth is presented by Melbourne’s Arena Theatre Company, one of Australia’s longest running producers of theatre for young people, focusing on issues relevant to their lives.

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