About the Show

Two scientists plan something world-changing in a new play about sacrifice, ambition, and bees.

Twenty-two years from now, two laboratory aides devise a groundbreaking scheme that has the potential to revolutionize the world. Their only requirement? A handful of willing participants.

Kate Douglas presents an audacious and thought-provoking world premiere on sacrifice, ambition, and the significance of honeybees, under the direction of Kate Whoriskey (Clyde's).

Critic Reviews (11)

"In an endangered theatrical colony, that’s the best experiment of all."
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"...play is quirky and dark and will leave you feeling appreciative for life and honey."
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"There’s a broad, vaguely dissonant quality to much of the show’s theatricality"
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"...this high-concept play mixes sci-fi with black comedy."
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" 'The Apiary' encourages us to consider the bees, their plight, our human complicity"
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“As it conclusively demonstrates, a provocative premise can take a writer only so far."
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"a cautionary tale mixing science and science fiction"
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"For all the realism on display, the play is somewhat out of whack"
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