Title, Premiere and Location
DEMETER IN THE CITY
REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theatre)
(June 8-18, 2006)
Written By
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Lyrics by Sarah Ruhl
Music by Shishir Kurup and David Markowitz
Synopsis
Cornerstone celebrated its 20th birthday by collaborating with local 20-year olds to create this timeless play, based on Greek myth but rooted firmly in modern-day tales of separation, abandonment, reunion, and emancipation. Performed in downtown Los Angeles at REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theatre).
In celebration of Cornerstone’s 20th Anniversary – a play created with Angelenos born in 1986.
Staff
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Shishir Kurup
Lyrics by Sarah Ruhl
Music by Shishir Kurup and David Markowitz
Choreographer - Jennifer Li
Scenic Design - Shigeru Yaji
Lighting Design - Geoff Korf
Costume Design - Ivy Y Chou
Musical Director - David Markowitz
Sound Design - Colbert S. Davis IV
Props Design - Mina Kinukawa
Dramaturg - Scott Horstein
Assistant Director - Sibyl O'Malley
Stage Manager - Alexis Olsen
Assistant Musical Director - Michelle Lema
Assistant Stage Manager - Miguel Flores
Voice and Dialect Coach - David Nevell
Fight Choreographer - Peter Katona
Hair & Makeup - Leslie Espinosa
Technical Director - Arny Cano
Assistant Lighting Designer - Diane Bass
Assistant Sound Designer - Kari Seekins
Assistant Carpenter - John Panlener
Production Assistants - Chantelle Brader, Diana Alvarez, Catherine LaCroix
Graphic Design - Michelle Matthews/Vagrant Design
Photographer - Michael Lamont
Cast
Baliff |
Jonathan del Arco |
Chorus, Wife |
Heleyna de Barros |
Chorus, Cheery Voice |
Anne Rene Brashier |
Chorus, Son 4 |
Kristin Findley |
Chorus |
Grace Gu |
Judge |
Peter Howard |
Chorus, Silent Stenographer |
Ananya Kepper |
Chorus |
Christine Mantilla |
Chorus, Woman at Court |
Karla Menjivar |
Persephone |
Sade Moore |
Tie Man, Son 1 |
Eric Quintana |
Lawyer |
Itamar Stern |
Chorus, Son 2 |
Yuri Tremino |
Demeter |
Bahni Turpin |
Young Republican |
Sonny Valicenti |
Chorus |
Chelsea Wafer |
Chorus, Son 3 |
Jonetta Ward |
Chorus, Social Worker |
Daniele Watts |
Keyboard |
Michelle Lema |
Clarinet |
Heleya de Barros |
Comments by cast, crew, and other participants.
Subsequent Performances or Productions
Special Notes
Website: www.myspace.com/demeterinthecity
Articles, Reviews, and other Links
LA Times Article:
http://articles.latimes.com/2006/jun/12/entertainment/et-demeter12
Sarah Ruhl website:
http://www.sarahruhlplaywright.com/plays/view/DEMETER-IN-THE-CITY/
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