In our fourth season, Southbank looks at patriarchy through relationships, characters, historical figures, and time periods.
The books “Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do About It” by Richard Reeves (2022) and “For the Love of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity” by Liz Plank (2019) inspired us to address toxic masculinity and how our culture’s patriarchal system harms all genders. It has long been acknowledged that non-males are oppressed by patriarchy, but the ways that men have been harmed by it are often ignored. By subverting the narrative of history’s so-called “great” men, we will show how patriarchy betrays men and encourages toxic behavior. Our theme fits into the broader zeitgeist recently represented in films like Oppenheimer, Barbie, and Maestro – all of which show the results of toxic behavior spurred by patriarchy.
Southbank Theatre Company is a nonprofit, tax exempt 501(c)3. That means every financial contribution is tax deductible! No matter how big or small, your contribution supports theatre artists and the stories they bring to our audiences. With your help, we will be able to build a sustainable, creative company in Indianapolis that will celebrate emerging and established artists from all backgrounds.
