upstart crow collective presents an all-female production of Shakespeare's bloodiest tragedy, Titus Andronicus tonight, September 6th to October 7th, 2012 at the Lee Center for the Arts on Capitol Hill. From the same team that brought you the popular and critically-acclaimed all-female King John in 2006, their newest production brings together some of Seattle's most respected female classical actors, who rarely get to meet each other onstage within Shakespeare's work.
Titus Andronicus explores the barbarism and brutality that lurks under the surface of civilized veneers and how revenge destroys humanity. Titus Andronicus returns victorious from war and refuses to spare the son of his royal captive, Tamora, the Queen of the Goths. When Tamora is unexpectedly elevated to Empress of Rome, she grasps the opportunity to plot a revenge involving the brutal rape and mutilation of Titus' daughter. Titus then sets off on his own course of revenge, which culminates in one of the most horrific scenes in western drama.
Through the lens of an all-female cast, this bloody and macabre play takes a new approach to society's understanding of male brutality. Not only does an all-female cast complicate and force us to reevaluate our understanding of power and bloodlust, but it also allows for a dozen highly accomplished female actors to perform roles that would otherwise be played by men.
Titus Andronicus, by William Shakespeare plays the Lee Center for the Arts on the corner of E Marion St. & 12th Ave. on the Seattle University campus. The show opens tonight, September 6th and closes Sunday, October 7th, playing Thursdays through Saturdays @ 7:30 PM; Sundays @ 4:30 PM. All tickets are by donation ($20 suggested donation taken at the door.); for reservations, contact Brown Paper Tickets @ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/259759 or 1-800-838-3006.
upstart crow collective is a Seattle-based, all-female collective committed to creating classical works for a contemporary audience. This production is presented under the auspices of the Actors Equity Association Members Project Code.
CAST:
Titus: Amy Thone
Marcus: Kate Wisniewski
Lucius: Tracy Hyland
Lavinia: Brenda Joyner
Bassianus: Rhonda Soikowski
Saturninus: Kelly Kitchens
Tamora: Ki Gottberg
Aaron: Nike Imoru
Chiron: Peggy Gannon
Demetrius: Sarah Harlett
Nurse/Ensemble: Therese Diekhans
Martius/Ensemble: Zoey Belyea
Quintus/Ensemble: Kacey Shiflet
Young Lucius/Ensemble: Nicole Merat
Alarbus/Ensemble: Terri Weagant
Mutius/Ensemble: Donna Woods
DESIGNERS & PRODUCTION TEAM:
Director: Rosa Joshi
Stage Manager: Robert Keene
Scenic Designer: Carol Wolfe Clay
Costume Designer: Kim Newton
Lighting Designer: Geoff Korf
Sound Designer: Dominic CodyKramers
Dramaturg: Liza Comtois
Voice/Text Coach: Lisa Norman
Fight Choreographer: Robert Macdougall
Blood Specialist: Julia Griffin
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