BriarRose is the age-old story of a fairytale Princess banished by an evil Queen, with a twist: the “Princess” is actually Briar, a young trans man just discovering his identity.
About the Show
If you’ve been wandering through the woods searching for the mirror that truly reflects you - you found it! Welcome.
Content & Accessibility
Information about the content of the show's content and accessibility measures & accommodations.
About the Show
BriarRose is the age-old story of a fairytale Princess banished by an evil Queen, with a twist: the “Princess” is actually Briar, a young trans man just discovering his identity. With help from budding sorceress Ellen, Briar is able to magically transform into his true self, and together they make a new life for themselves deep in the enchanted woods.But when dashing Prince Alister and Lady Knight Brunhilde appear after Ellen casts a seemingly harmless charm, Briar and Ellen’s simple lives are suddenly much more complicated - and the Queen still casts a long shadow over what should be a happy ending.Join this cast of familiar characters as they explore a world where magic can unlock what lies inside your heart - for better or for worse…
BriarRose is funded in part by the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture.
Magpie Artists' Ensemble is Powered by Shunpike.
Content & Accessibility
Themes
While appropriate for ages 12+ with adult guidance, BriarRose is a complex story geared toward adult audiences and deals with the following themes:
transphobia
homophobia
emotional abuse
implied physical/sexual abuse
mature language, including derogatory terms for women/sex workers
veiled sexual references
Staging
BriarRose utilizes fanciful, non-literal staging for all moments of violence:
a short swordfight sequence with wooden swords
fabric used to represent a small amount of blood from a cut
a "magical" death portrayed through lighting and sound effects
an animal dying via contact between an actor and a puppet (the puppeteer remains onstage, visibly unharmed)