The Penelopiad
Written by Margaret Atwood
Jan. 19th - 28th, 2018
Fred Thury Studio Theatre, 258 Vanier College
Relaxed performance is Saturday, Jan. 27th
Destined to spend eternity in Hades, Penelope recounts her life story and the murder of her twelve handmaidens by her vengeful husband Odysseus. This stunning piece of post-modern theatre retells the iconic love story between Odysseus and Penelope. Unlike Homer's classic poem however, it's told from Penelope's perspective and by her 12 handmaidens who were brutally hanged upon Odysseus' return. A provocative new look at a woman's longing, lust and culpability.
Jan. 19th - 28th, 2018
Fred Thury Studio Theatre, 258 Vanier College
Relaxed performance is Saturday, Jan. 27th
Destined to spend eternity in Hades, Penelope recounts her life story and the murder of her twelve handmaidens by her vengeful husband Odysseus. This stunning piece of post-modern theatre retells the iconic love story between Odysseus and Penelope. Unlike Homer's classic poem however, it's told from Penelope's perspective and by her 12 handmaidens who were brutally hanged upon Odysseus' return. A provocative new look at a woman's longing, lust and culpability.
Directed by Kristen Da Silva
Stage Managed by Sarah Grindal
Assistant Stage Managed by Thulacy Sriskantha
Music Composed by Leanne Connor, Eve Blondeau, and Luc Gaylie
Choreographed by Veronika Medeiros, Heather Love, and Kristen Da Silva
Set Designed by Elizabet Karapetian
Lighting/Sound Designed by Zach Kale
Costume Designed by Acadia Walsh
Props Designed by Sydny Gleason-Blois
Board Operated by Ethan Mofford
Photography/Videography/Poster Designed by Leah Holah
FOH Staff:
Araceli Ferrara, Beatrice Campbell, Danny Sylvan, Genevieve Canavan, NK Oduh, Vicky Tan, and Yaffa Segal
Crew:
Corinne Alsop, Ethan Mofford, and Vicky Tan
Cast:
Alexandra Floras-Matic as King Laertes
Ashley Murphy as Maid/Telemachus
Barbara Morrone-Sanchez as Maid/King
Eve Blondeau as Maid/Oracle
Heather Love as Maid
Karley Jagusic as Odysseus
Lauren Westbury as Eurycleia
Leanne Connor as Helen of Troy
Paulina Luciani as Penelope
Taryn Waldorf as Melantho
Tesla Shaye as Maid
Tiana Kralj as Anticlia
Veronika-Maria Medeiros as Naiad Mother/Maiden
Victoria Faircloth as Maid/Antinus
Stage Managed by Sarah Grindal
Assistant Stage Managed by Thulacy Sriskantha
Music Composed by Leanne Connor, Eve Blondeau, and Luc Gaylie
Choreographed by Veronika Medeiros, Heather Love, and Kristen Da Silva
Set Designed by Elizabet Karapetian
Lighting/Sound Designed by Zach Kale
Costume Designed by Acadia Walsh
Props Designed by Sydny Gleason-Blois
Board Operated by Ethan Mofford
Photography/Videography/Poster Designed by Leah Holah
FOH Staff:
Araceli Ferrara, Beatrice Campbell, Danny Sylvan, Genevieve Canavan, NK Oduh, Vicky Tan, and Yaffa Segal
Crew:
Corinne Alsop, Ethan Mofford, and Vicky Tan
Cast:
Alexandra Floras-Matic as King Laertes
Ashley Murphy as Maid/Telemachus
Barbara Morrone-Sanchez as Maid/King
Eve Blondeau as Maid/Oracle
Heather Love as Maid
Karley Jagusic as Odysseus
Lauren Westbury as Eurycleia
Leanne Connor as Helen of Troy
Paulina Luciani as Penelope
Taryn Waldorf as Melantho
Tesla Shaye as Maid
Tiana Kralj as Anticlia
Veronika-Maria Medeiros as Naiad Mother/Maiden
Victoria Faircloth as Maid/Antinus
