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Safety: Trauma, Community, and Musical Healing | Richmond News
When a real-life home invasion sparked a playwright’s darkest fears, it birthed a hauntingly funny musical called “Safety.” Inspired by Irene Ziegler’s 2011 trauma—and shaped by her neighbor-composer John Winn—the show blends dark comedy, magical realism, and raw emotion. Camille, a PTSD-stricken heroine, buys a gun after a shooting-range visit that didn’t fix her fear but fueled her story. Director Nathaniel Shaw and star Grey Garrett, who relates deeply to Camille’s struggle, reveal how the production’s dreamlike intensity explores healing through community—not guns. Critics praise its bold…
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