I Am Yours

Synopsis

Various locations, including Toilane’s childhood home, Dee’s apartment, and Mercy’s memories.

Toilane is a man haunted by his past, vividly experiencing dreams of his childhood home. Simultaneously, his estranged family members, Mercy and Dee, are experiencing similar distressing dreams. The play navigates their complex relationships and histories, revealing Toilane’s disturbing interactions with Dee and his fixation on her. As Mercy grapples with her own emotional turmoil and strained connections, the characters’ lives intersect in moments of confrontation, tenderness, and violence.

The play explores themes of mental illness, identity, and family dynamics with a raw and often unsettling tone. The style is deeply introspective and dramatic, capturing the inner conflicts and psychological struggles of the characters. The form is non-linear, with scenes shifting between past and present, dream and reality. The tone is intense, blending moments of dark comedy with profound emotional distress. The themes of abuse, mental health, and family dysfunction are central, depicted through the characters’ vivid dialogues and complex relationships. The episodic nature of the play highlights the fragmented and chaotic experiences of the characters, creating a powerful narrative that resonates with the audience.