Destroying David

JANUARY 30‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬FEBRUARY 22‭, ‬2025

By Jason Odell Williams‭ | ‬World Premiere

Destroying David‭ ‬is a thrilling‭, ‬emotionally charged journey where art and personal tragedy collide‭. ‬What begins as an intriguing exploration of‭ ‬Michelangelo’s masterpiece soon takes a dramatic turn as an enigmatic Art Restorer intertwines the statue’s fascinating history with their own deeply personal story‭.‬

As the play progresses‭, ‬the audience is drawn into a gripping revelation‭: ‬the Restorer is grappling with a profound heartache‭, ‬and they have orchestrated a private tour for our audiences with a shocking intention‮—‬to confront their own pain by targeting the‭ ‬most celebrated symbol of artistic perfection‭: ‬Michelangelo’s David‭—‬and destroying it‭.‬

Destroying David‭ ‬is a high-stakes narrative about the lengths one will go to heal‭, ‬the raw power of grief‭, ‬and the transformative impact of both‭ ‬destruction and creation‭. ‬This riveting story kicks off Circle Theatre’s 44th‭ ‬Season by examining perceptions of beauty‭, ‬resilience‭, ‬and the quest for redemption‭, ‬leaving audiences on the edge of their seats as they witness firsthand the confrontation between artistry and anguish‭.‬

‭*‬contains adult language and situations‭*‬