SCR's Teen Players Present 'Metamorphoses'

Mythical gods step from the pages of Ovid in South Coast Repertory's Teen Players production of METAMORPHOSES by Mary Zimmerman.  Based on David R. Slavitt's translation of The Metamorphoses of Ovid and directed by Hisa Takakuwa, the production runs in SCR's Nicholas Studio May 24 - 25 and May 30 - June 1.

 

The Teen Players (grades 9-12) are the oldest of two ensemble groups-acting students of primary and secondary school age-who have been chosen through audition after at least two years in SCR's Theatre Conservatory.  They attend classes twice weekly during the school year, with additional rehearsal time prior to their annual performance.

 

In METAMORPHOSES, young people will easily recognize mythical characters like Midas, a billionaire venture capitalist, and Apollo's son who has issues with his dad and is seeing a shrink.  But dealing with loss and suffering is also a theme of this lyrical play that CurtainUp described as, "a mix of poignancy, uplift and humor."

 

Takakuwa is director of SCR's Theatre Conservatory and a member of the classic theatre company A Noise Within.  She performed for 14 years with SCR's Educational Touring Production and as Sally in A Christmas Carol.

 

The Teen Players are: Chase Anderson-Shaw, Brandon Barnes, BriAnna Beach, Ellis Beardsley, Jordan Bellow, Kamisha Brooks, Mikey DeBenedetto, Lauren Gardner, Kendall Horn, Courtney Kato, Julia Ostmann, Julian Sharifi, Akshay Sharma, Lauren Speakman, Rachel Teague and Jake Weinberg.

 

Note:  According to Takakuwa, "Metamorphoses involves heavy use of poetic and heightened language and a theatrical style which may not be accessible to younger audiences."  The play also contains mature subject matter and mild language concerns and is recommended for audiences aged 12 and above.

METAMORPHOSES

by Mary Zimmerman

based on David R. Slavitt's translation of The Metamorphoses of Ovid

directed by Hisa Takakuwa

sets by Angela Calin

costumes by Reagan

lighting by Jeff Brewer

stage manager Wendy Leef

 

Mythical gods step from the pages of Ovid.  Linked by the transforming power of love,

their stories retain all the wonder, joy and even sadness, as they unfold across heaven and earth.

 

Dates:

Saturday, May 24 at 4pm and 7pm and May 31 at 7pm

Sunday, May 25 and June 1 at 1pm and 4pm

Friday, May 30 at 7pm

 

Tickets:

$8.50 (may be purchased through the SCR Box Office at (714) 708-5555 or online at www.scr.org

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