Your Name Means Dream

Your Name Means Dream weaves a tapestry of love, longing, and identity. Set against the backdrop of a mythical Latin American village, the play explores the lives of characters whose dreams and realities intertwine in a magical and poignant journey. Rivera’s lyrical storytelling and rich character development create a moving and unforgettable theatrical experience.

Your Name Means Dream by Oscar nominee and Obie-winning Jose Rivera (The Motorcycle Diaries) will take the stage in October.

In a world where the line between humanity and machine is blurring by the second, the play examines how we live, die, and form our sense of self.

“Five ladies quit on me in the last year. So they send the machines. The fucking, soulless, plastic fuckin’ machines.”

Aislin is getting older in a world that is becoming increasingly unfamiliar to her. Her caregiver Stacy is perfectly toned, ageless, and utterly in control. She’s also a robot. While Aislin suffers the inevitable indignities of being human, Stacy wonders what she’s missing out on.

Directed by multiple Green Room Award and Matilda Award nominee, Kat Henry, and featuring Red Stitch ensemble member Caroline Lee, the play will open on 26 October and run through until 24 November, rounding out the season.

Red Stitch Artistic Director, Ella Caldwell, said “I’m very proud to return two celebrated productions to our stage, answering demand from audiences and enabling artists to deepen their work. 2024 at Red Stitch also offers a compelling array of fresh premieres; every single one is a gem. These scripts are exhilarating and exceptionally well written; they demand the intimate, hard-hitting performances we’re known for at Red Stitch. It’s going to be a powerful year in the theatre.”