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Kingdom Come

Date: Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM

Venue: Shadowbox Studio, Durham

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Category: Community

A new show on family, sexuality, faith, and the people you can’t leave behind. When Lena returns to Tennessee for her mother’s surgery, the familiar begins to crack open, revealing buried queer histories, old awakenings, and the relationships that made her life possible. Kingdom Come is an irreverent journey about the surprising things we discover when we look closely at home. Expect songs, movement, humor, and a cast of unforgettable characters—all played by one person. Directed by Carrboro local Lillian White and performed by Erin Amlicke. Recommended for ages 13+.~Erin Amlicke is an actor and writer based in Brooklyn, NY, who hails from Nashville, TN. She has acted all over the country in regional theaters and developed new writing in Raleigh, NYC, Philadelphia, and Lima, Peru. She is a co-director of Frontera Flotante, an international arts collective. Erin was a Deceleration Lab Artist with The Assembly Theater ('23-'24) and holds an MFA in Acting from the University of Houston. www.erinamlicke.com | @erinamlyes Lillian White is a stage director and performance artist based in Carrboro, NC. In the US, she has presented work in and outside of traditional theater spaces at Burning Coal Theatre, the BorderLight Festival, Cannonball & Miniball Festivals, HERE Art Center, and abroad at the Museum of Memory, Tolerance & Social Inclusion; the Británico Cultural; El Galpón Espacio; El Cultural (Trujillo), among others. She was awarded a Julie Taymor World Theatre Fellowship to support her artistic research in Peru, where she later co-founded the international collective Frontera Flotante and served as Creative Producer for the inaugural season of Peruvian production company The Ministry of Beauty. www.lillianwootenwhite.com @lillianwootenwhite

Community · Durham

Kingdom Come

Leave the younger kids at home and bring your teens to this show.

When
Oct 23
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
7:30 PM
Where
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Kingdom Come is a solo theatrical performance exploring the complex intersections of Southern family dynamics, faith, and queer history. Written and performed by Erin Amlicke and directed by Carrboro local Lillian White, the show follows a woman named Lena as she returns to Tennessee for her mother's surgery, uncovering buried truths about her past and her community along the way. This production is best suited for teenagers aged thirteen and older due to mature themes surrounding sexuality and religion. The performance takes place at Shadowbox Studio, an intimate creative space in Durham. Street parking is available nearby, but you should arrive early to secure a spot and find your seats before the 7:30 PM curtain time. If you are looking for a thought-provoking weekend activity to share with your high schoolers, this play provides an excellent starting point for meaningful conversations. It is a rare opportunity to support regional artists in a close-knit, local venue while engaging with a story that hits close to home for many Southern families.

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is this performance appropriate for?
The production is recommended for audiences aged thirteen and older due to its mature themes regarding sexuality, faith, and family struggles.
Where is the show located and where should I park?
The event takes place at Shadowbox Studio in Durham. Visitors should plan for street parking in the surrounding neighborhood and arrive early to walk to the venue.

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Schedule

Kingdom Come runs Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 7:30 PM.

Listed ages: ages 13+

Getting There

Shadowbox Studio is at 2200D Dominion St, Durham, NC. Open in Google Maps.

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Admission is listed on the official page; otherwise, come as you are.

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