You may know her as Adam‘s first wife, as the Queen of Demons, as a feminist icon, or you may have never heard of her at all. The namesake of our theatre company has a long and complex history.

From her earliest origin in the Arabic story of Inanna and the Huluppu tree, to her time in the Garden of Eden, to her designation as a demoness, to the glimpses we see of her in strong women today—she is a woman who is vilified for insisting on her independence. In this new work, we explore her origins in mythology, in history, in our company, and in our own lives. She is the original feminist icon consistently derided by the patriarchy as simultaneously too much—and not enough.

Even as we seek her, we know that she is with us: encouraging, protecting and challenging.

Created as part of the company's 25th Anniversary Season, FINDING LILITH is a newly devised theatre project inspired by the legendary figure of Lilith and the countless women throughout history whose stories have been ignored, rewritten, or silenced. Rather than simply retelling an ancient myth, the production explores how women who challenge injustice are often misunderstood—and why their stories continue to matter today. The world premiere of Finding Lilith debuts October 17th in The MeX Theater at The Kentucky Center, for the first production of the company's 26th season.

FINDING LILITH  is supported in part by Fund for the Arts, Kentucky Arts Council, and Kentucky Foundation for Women.