Program - Ryerson University
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Program - Ryerson University
Ryerson Theatre School PRESENTS: Metamorphoses Based on the myths of Ovid Originally Written and Directed by Mary Zimmerman DIRECTED BY Jordan PettlE Set Design by Jen Fisher Costume Design by Claire Levick Lighting Design by John Thomson October 16-November 14/2008 Abrams Studio Theatre 46 Gerrard Street East Premiered in New York City by The Second Stage Theatre, New York, September, 2001 Artistic Director: Carole Rothman Managing Director: Carol Fishman Executive Director: Alexander Fraser METAMORPHOSES was originally produced by Lookingglass Theatre Company, Chicago OVID’S METAMORPHOSES translated by David Slavitt, John Hopkins University Press, 1994. Rainer Maria Rilke’s Poem ORPHEUS, EURYDICE, HERMES. Translated by Stephen Mitchell, 1995 Modern Lbrary. www.ryerson.ca/theatreschool box office 416-979-5118 email [email protected] Author / Mary Zimmerman MARY ZIMMERMAN is the recipient of a 1998 MacArthur Fellowship, the 2002 Tony Award for best direction and 10 Joseph Jefferson Awards, including ones for best production and best direction. She is the Manilow Resident Director of Goodman Theatre, a member of the Lookingglass Theatre Company of Chicago, an Artistic Associate of Seattle Repertory Theatre, and a professor of performance studies at Northwestern University. Works which she has adapted and directed include Mirror of the Invisible World and Silk at the Goodman Theatre; The Notebooks of Leonardo da Vinci at the Goodman, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) and Seattle Repertory; The Odyssey at the Goodman, Lookingglass, McCarter Theatre and Seattle Repertory; Arabian Nights at Lookingglass, MTC and BAM; Journey To The West at the Goodman, Huntington Theatre and Berkeley Repertory; Metamorphoses at Lookingglass, Seattle Repertory, Berkeley Repertory, Mark Taper Forum and Second Stage; Secret in the Wings at Lookingglass, McCarter and Berkeley Repertory; and Eleven Rooms of Proust at Lookingglass and About Face. DIRECTOR / Jordan Pettle Jordan has worked as a professional actor for more than a decade in theatres across the country. Recent Toronto credits include ESSAY (Factory Theatre), RING ROUND THE MOON (Soulpepper Theatre Co.), the world premiere of Michael Healey’s GENEROUS, (Tarragon Theatre), THREE SQUARES, SMALL RETURNS, (Theatre Passe Muraille) GOODNESS (Tarragon Theatre/Volcano), THE LONG VALLEY, WAITING FOR GODOT opposite William Hutt (Soulpepper Theatre Co.), WRITTEN ON WATER, PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE (Canstage Co.). Jordan starred in the premieres of two of his brother Adam Pettle’s popular works ZADIE’S SHOES (Factory Theatre/Mirvish Productions) and SUNDAY FATHER (Canstage). During his four seasons at the Stratford Festival Jordan appeared as “Puck” in A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, “Snake” in SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, “Yepichodov” in THE CHERRY ORCHARD and “The Fool” in KING LEAR, among others such as DANNY KING OF THE BASEMENT (Roseneath/LKTYP), MAJOR BARBARA, ANGELS IN AMERICA (Neptune Theatre), A DOLL’S HOUSE (DVxT), ROMEO AND JULIET (Citadel Theatre), TAMING OF THE SHREW, TWELFTH NIGHT (Canadian Stage Co.) and A LEAGUE OF NATHANS (Prairie Theatre Exchange, GCTC and Factory Theatre). Jordan directed the premiere and subsequent production of another of his brother’s works, THERAC 25 and SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION for George Brown Theatre School, as well as Tony Kushner’s TERMINATING at the Summerworks Festival. Jordan is a graduate of the National Theatre School of Canada. Director’s Note Metamorphoses Ovid (43 BC-18 AD) completed Metamorphoses, a narrative poem in 15 books, in 8 A.D. Two thousand years later, Mary Zimmerman, an award winning director and professor of performance arts studies, was inspired to adapt several of his stories for her graduating class. Her adaptation is based on David R. Slavitt’s translation of Metamorphoses. Ovid’s theme of the triumph of irrational love over reason is timeless and it has been a joy for me to explore these stories with such a talented and dedicated group of students. Special Thanks Ryerson Theatre School would like to extend a very special thank you the following people: Dan Baker / Sam Brown / Drew Butcher / Pippa Domville Shannon Perreault / Steven Spendiff / Steve Wilsher Warning This performance includes mature themes and scenes of mild violence. The running time is approximately one hour and a half. this production does not have an intermission ACTING COMPANY Metamorphoses Warren Bain Silenus, Orpheus, Philomen Stephanie Bye Mida’s Daughter, Buyer, Eurydice, Therapist Sochi Fried Woman, Lucina, Spirit of the Tree Mother, Narrator, Myrrha Michael Iliadis Zeus, Ceyx, Narrator, Eros Anika Johnson Scientist, Alcyone, Oread, Narrator,Woman Barbara Johnston Laundress, Narrator, Ceres, Nursemaid, Psyche Tyson James Bacchus, Narrator, Hades, Phaeton, (Fight Captain) Danny MacDonald Midas, Poseidon, Cinyras, narrator Araya Mengesha Sleep, Narrator, Vertumnus, Zeus Matt O’Connor Servant, Erysichton, Hermes, Apollo Jesse Stanley Laundress, Aphrodite, Hunger, Claudia Yiu Laundress, Iris, Narrator, Aphrodite, Baucis METAMORPHOSES is produced by special arrangement with Bruce Ostler, BRET ADAMS, LTD., 448 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036. production Jen Fisher Claire Levick John Thomson Bhamini Ramanan Nick Rose Michelle Barker Mike Keays Nadia Ismail Elizabeth Maraston Lauren Gallacher James Plouffe Niall Unwin Marie-Claude Valique Simone Gibson Diego Franzoni Eva Kuo Beth Wong Acey Rowe Nicole Paserin Caroline Watters Daniel Bradley Set Designer Costume Designer Lighting Designer Production Manager Technical Director Stage Manager Changeover Technical Director Head of Props Head of Electrics Head of Paints Head of Audio Head of Carpentary Assistant Director Assistant Set Designer Assistant Costume Designer Assistant Lighting Designer Assistant Stage Manager Assistant Technical Director Assistant Production Manager Assistant Production Manager Assistant Carpenter Lauren Pietrowski Lauren Pietrowski Diego Franzoni Wardrobe Supervisor Wardrobe Mistress Wardrobe Master Samantha Sundermann Andrew McAllister Hannah Cherrett Sean Marshall Aaron Bernstein Samantha Spendiff Tansy Chau Carin Crabtree Andrea Ouellette Rachel Forbes Marianne Jette Andrew Barnacki Nirmala Jadoonanan Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Production Assistant Veronica Baker Emily Wright Anastassia Lavrinenko Anna Swiderski Joseph Pagnan Natalie Cooper Co-Head of Public Relations Co-Head of Public Relations Marketing and Publicity Manager Marketing and Publicity Manager Front of House Manager Box Office Manager ACtor’s biographies Warren Bain: Past Ryerson credits: Period Study 2007, The Widowe, Hurlyburly and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other Credits: Gameshow: The Musical (New Voices / Toronto Fringe 2008), The Blue Seal (Adonis Cinema), and Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Scarborough Players). Stephanie Bye: Past Ryerson credits: Period Study 2008, Clown Workshop, Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train, All Fall Down, A Midsummer Night`s Dream, Figaro Gets Divorced, and Elektra. Sochi Fried: Past Ryerson credits: The Widdowe, Sophonisba, Epicoene, Clown Workshop, My Sweet Charlie, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Karla and Grif, Don Juan Comes Back from the War; and Elektra. Michael Iliadis: Past Ryerson credits: Thaiing the Knot (New Voices Festival 2008), Love’s Sacrifice, Some Girl, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Other credits: Anything Goes (Unionville Theatre Company). Anika Johnson: Past Ryerson credits: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Electra, Hurley Burley. Other credits: European tour with Corpus; many seasons at the Stratford Festival, the Huron Country Playhouse, and the Mercury Theatre. Various works with Beggar’s Bag Music Theatre Company and her band, Stonefox. Barbara Johnston: Past Ryerson credits: Period Study 2008, Clown 2008, American Scene Study, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Canadian Scene Study, Tales, Elektra . Other credits: Too Darn Hot (Beggars Bag Productions), and Something’s Rockin’ in Denmark (Capricorn 9 Productions). ACtor’s biographies Continued Tyson James: Past Ryerson credits: Epicoene, Love’s Sacrifice, The Widdowe, Jesus Hopped the A Train, Midsummer Night’s Dream, Birthright, Orestes. Other credits: Things That Go Bump (InspriraTO Festival), and Queen Bee Syndrome (InspiraTO Festival) Daniel MacDonald: Past Ryerson credits: Tomas Otter in Epicoene, Petruchio in Love’s Sacrifice, Francisco in The Widdowe, Lalieus in Sophonisba, Joe in Days of Wine and Roses, Theseus in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Mercer in Line in the Sand, Forrester in Figaro Gets Divorced, and Menelaus in House of Atreus. Araya Mengesha: Past Ryerson credits: Sophonisba, Epicoene, My Sweet Charlie, Clown 2007, Line in the Sand, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Don Juan Comes Back from the War, and Orestes. Matt O’Connor: Past Ryerson credits: Love’s Sacrifice, Of Mice and Men, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, You’re Gonna Be Alright Jamie Boy, Don Juan. Other Credits: A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Theatre by the Bay), and Too Darn Hot (Beggars Bag Productions). Jesse Stanley: Past Ryerson Credits: A Boston Marriage, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Clown 2007, and The Tragedy of Women. Claudia Yiu: Past Ryerson Credits: Figaro gets Divorced, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Karla and Grif, Five Women Wearing the Same Dress, Clown 2007, The Tragedy of Sophanisba, Love’s Sacrifice, Epicoene, Thaiing The Knot (New Voices 2008). Other Credits: The Matt Bernard Show, and The Hermitage. PRODUCTION biographies Jen Fisher: Set designer. Past Ryerson credits: Ryerson Dances 2007, Mass Exodus: Platform, Measure for Measure, Enemies. Other Credits: Jen has worked on a number of shows with Theatre Orangeville. Claire Levick: Costume Designer. Past Ryerson credits: Assistant Costume Designer Miracle Man, Stage Manager New Voices 2008, Assistant Set Designer Measure for Measure. Other credits: Lighthouse Theatre Head of Wardrobe. John Thomson: Lighting Designer. Past Ryerson credits: Head of Lighting for Choreographic Works 2008, Assistant Flyman for Dances 2007, Assistant Technical Director for Heart of America, Production Manager and Technical Director for The Trojan Woman, and Head Electrician for Choreographic Works 2007. Bhamini Ramanan: Production Manager. Past Ryerson Credits: Ryerson Dances 2008, Choreographic Works 2007, Mass Exodus: Platform, House of Atreus. Other Credits: Casa Loma’s Stable Dancers (Nuit Blanche 2008), Casa Loma’s Bird’s View (Nuit Blanche 2007), The Package Deal (Toronto Fringe Festival). Nick Rose: Technical Director. Past Ryerson Credits: Lighting Designer Choreographic Works 2008, Abram’s Technical Director, Head Electrician Mass Exodus. Other credits: Space Technician for Act II’s On The Sly (Winter 2008). Upcoming Ryerson: Head Flyman Mother Courage. Michelle Barker: Stage Manager. Past Ryerson credits: Production Assistant Caucasian Chalk Circle, Production Assistant Measure for Measure, Box Office Manager The Flu Seasons/The Dwarves, Choreographic Works 2008, Stage Manager Metamorphoses . Upcoming: Assistant Front of House Manager Mother Courage. PRODUCTION biographies Mike Keays: Changeover Technical Director. Past Ryerson credits: Choreographic Works 2008, Ryerson Dances, Choreographic Works 2007, LOFT 2006. Niall Unwin: Head of Carps. Past Ryerson Credits: Enemies, Head of Carpentry for A Midsummer Nights Dream , Head of Fly for Choreographic Works 2007, Repertory 2007, Repertory 2008. Upcoming Productions: Mother Courage and All Her Children. Elizabeth Maratson: Head Electrician. Past Ryerson credits: Loft (2007) and New Voices (2008). Upcoming productions: Mother Courage and Her Children Lauren Gallacher: Head of Paints. Past Ryerson Credits: King Lear, Measure for Measure, Head Painter and Props for Choreographic Works 2007, Head of Props for Lion in the Streets, Front of House manager for Clown 2007. James Plouffe: Head of Audio. Assistant Lighting Design for Dwarves / Flu Season. Other credits: Production Manager for Black Meadows Music Festival from 2003 to 2008. Upcoming Productions: Period 2009. Nadia Ismail: Head of Properties. Past Ryerson Credits: Head of Paints for Mass Exodus: Paramnesia 2008, Props Buyer/Builder The Dwarfs and The Flu Season, Production assistant for Measure for Measure, and Fuenteovejuna. Upcoming productions: Assistant Head of Paints for Period 2009. Lauren Pietrowski: Wardrobe Supervisor. Past Ryerson credits: Production assistant for Fuenteovejuna and Wars, No Men, Men, Wardrobe Mistress for Lion in the Streets, and Box Office manager for Choreographic Works 2008, New Voices 2008, and Period Study 2008. Upcoming productions: Assistant Costume Designer for Mother Courage and all her Children. Veronica Baker: Co-Head of Public Relations. Past Ryerson Credits: Front of House Manager for New Voices 2005 , Marketing and Publicity for Choregraphic Works 2006, House of Atreys, Front of House Manager for Trojan Woman, Head of Props for The Monument and The Dwarves/Flu Season, and Assistant production Manager for Miracle Man. Emily Wright: Co-Head of Public Relations. Past Ryerson Credits: Production Assistant for Period Study, Scenic Painter for Measure for Measure, Box Office Manager for Choreographic Works, Head of Paints for Acting I, Marketing and Publicity for Ryerson Dances 2007. SPonsors Advertisement. 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