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TEARS in Perth from December 1st

adamb

Wednesday 24 November 2010

http://waytco.wordpress.com/tears to see the prelude to the play on video WA Youth Theatre Company has created a piece of theatre that speaks to us all about the world we live in through a lens, darkly. This 'alternative reality' thriller goes like this: “‘Tears!’ A revolutionary new product and a breakthrough for medical science! Scientists have discovered a way of bottling and administering actual human emotion for use in cases of severe depression or mental illness. The treatment, also know as ‘Emotional Replacement Therapy’ uses actual human tears specially treated for human medical consumption. It is believed that this new therapy will not only revolutionize the medical industry but could also save countless lives.” (Press release from World Health Association) Drawing influences from the likes of sci-fi writers Philip K. Dick and others “Tears” takes a dark look at the human psyche, medical science and what makes us all human; emotion The Western Australian Youth Theatre Company ensemble and the City of Perth proudly present ‘TEARS’ Yirra Yaakin Theatre 65Murray Street Perth Season 1-11 December 2010 December 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11 – 8pm December 2, 7 – 6pm December 4, 11 – 2pm Tickets $22 full $17 concessions $9 members TO BOOK http://www.yirrayaakin.com.au or phone (08) 92021966

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