Famished

I saw Famished at Portland Playhouse a couple of days ago and was moved by the first piece of theatre I've seen that delves right into current, relevant issues with food. Some thoughts post-show:

How does food control our relationships? (to ourselves and others)

How do food politics (dis)connect us to our communities?

What are the ethics of food production?

Can't afford local, organic.

Vegan

vegetarian

gluten free

meat eater

fast food

slow food

labels, choices

the hunger within

the depravity and excessiveness of food.

the pleasure and pain.

food and memory

food and culture

food and control

food and love

food and hate

body image

skinny

fat

disease

health

How to nourish the mind and body, in a healthy, sustainable, viable, productive, affordable way?