Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With Titan Theatre Company's MEDEA

Titan Theatre Company is currently in rehearsals for its upcoming World Premiere Translation of the Greek Tragedy, MEDEA. MEDEA will play a two-week limited engagement at Titan's home at Queens Theatre, and BroadwayWorld has a behind-the-scenes look at rehearsal below!

Performances begin Friday, February 16th and continue through February 25th.

Titan's original translation and adaptation by Nefeli Vasiliadou and Titan Artistic Director Lenny Banovez, is an innovative retelling of Euripides' tale of a wife's calculated and unspeakable revenge against her unfaithful husband.

The production is placed in the company's new "winter slot", a show that to was added to Titan's standard 3 show season to meet the company's high demand for programming.

The predominantly female production stars Titan Resident Company Member Leah Gabriel in the Title Role, and features Broadway Veteran Ellen Fiske as The Nurse. The cast is rounded out by Titan Resident Company members Tristan Colton as Jason, Alyssa Van Gorder as Aegeus, Titan Journeymen Members Lindsay Nance as Glauce, Rachel Schmeling as The Nanny, and Guest Artists Molly Thomas as Creon, Slias Wade and Ella Taylor. Jake Lesh, Sara Ornelas, and Analiese Puzon will understudy.

Banovez will Direct, with Lighting Design by Alan Piotrowicz, Costume Design by Leah Smith, Projection Design by Chris Kateff, Sound Design by Jessica Mcllquham, and Fight Direction by Molly Thomas. Kris Murphy is the Production Stage Manager.

Tickets ($18) are available online at www.titantheatrecompany.com or by calling the Queens Theatre Box Office at 718-760-0064. Tickets may also be purchased in-person at the Queens Theatre Box Office, Tuesday through Friday 12pm to 6pm, and two hours before showtimes on weekends.

Photo Credit: Michael Pauley