Daughters Of Troy Presents DAUGHTERS RISING

The apprentices of Daughters of Troy announce Daughters Rising, a show featuring pieces written, directed, and performed by them. Daughters Rising features a cast of sixteen performers, and focuses on the work created by the apprentices this year, as well as highlighting difference mediums of art, such as poetry, dance, music, and digital media. The show will take place May 15th at 9:30 pm at The Dramatist Guild Foundation Music Hall.

The Apprentice Program marks the second education initiative for the Daughters of Troy, following the Summer Apprentice Company. Young women in undergraduate actor training programs applied, by invitation only, to the program. During the year, they have been coached as theatre makers, both as actor/writers and in the business of running a company. Apprentices selected were paired with a mentor, all with teaching experience and Masters of Fine Arts degrees or equivalent career experience. This year's apprentices are: Courtney Silber, Jordan Tyson, Mariana King, Liz Mattera, Nicole Morales, and Kiara Mendez. In presenting Daughters Rising, they want to deliver the message that they are women, they are theatremakers, and they are rising to the occasion.

"Aubrey and I were discussing the culmination of the apprentice program, and we wanted something that would allow the apprentices to test all the skills they've learned this year, put those skills into action, and prove they'd become theatre makers." said Brooke M. Haney, Director of the Apprentice Program. "So, we challenged them to create and produce their own project. Watching them work together to create this amazing night of theatre has filled us with joy and pride." Apprentice Nicole Morales added "This showcase is allowing me to revel in my own skin alongside powerful females doing the same! This collaborative show is so special and unique, and I am so excited for people to see just how wonderful Daughters of Troy has been in nurturing the talent and inspiration of strong, young artists."

Daughters of Troy is a female-focused company of theatre and visual artists led by Aubrey Saverino and Brooke M. Haney in partnership with international art organization RE:ARTISTE. We use classical text, visual art, music, dance, poetry and storytelling to create theatrical installations inspired by archetypes in mythology and folklore. We believe that the collision of art and theatre can illuminate these ancient stories in unique and exciting ways that reflect our current society, and foster discourse and connection in our communities. Since its official inception in 2016, Daughters of Troy has been granted two artist residencies on Governors Island through Barton Booth's Make Room Initiative, developed seven short plays-- several of which were presented at Dixon Place in November 2016, and worked with over two dozen visual and performing artists from all over the world. In addition, the company is currently devising a new piece titled Persephone Rises.