Natural Shocks

By Lauren Gunderson 

Performed by Bostyn Elswick

Directed by Brad Moore

As a fierce storm bears down, Angela seeks shelter in her basement—but the real tempest brews within. A self-proclaimed unreliable narrator, she unravels a deeply personal story, confronting a lifetime of trauma with biting wit, vulnerability, and raw honesty.

Inspired by the iconic “To be or not to be” soliloquy from Hamlet, Natural Shocks is a powerful one-woman tour de force that exposes the devastating intersections of domestic abuse, gun violence, and the choices we make to survive.

⚠️ Content Advisory: This production contains themes of domestic abuse and gun violence, which may be distressing for some audience members.