Euripides' Classic Tragedy
The God Dioysus (aka Bacchus, aka Bromius) returns to Thebes, the city where he was born to Semele, his human mother who was destroyed while giving birth to him, and Zeus. Semele was the daughter of Cadmus, the former king. Another daughter, Agave, is the mother of Penthus, the present young and inexperienced ruler of the city. Dionsysus returns with his band of Bacchic followers in order to force Thebes to recognized his divinity and accept his worship. Pentheus resists him.
Fall 1992 Production
Directed by: William Chadwick
Performances: November 18-21, 1992
Matinee: November 19, 1992
Venue: Theatre of the Arts, Modern Languages Building
Cast
The Bacchae - Jennifer Clark, Kym Clow, Melanie Knapp, Robyn McMeekin, Joanna Mills, Mary Moore, Karri North, Kimwun Perehinec, Sarah Weber
Dionysus - Joel Harris
Pentheus - Roger Lemke
Cadmus - Maurice Evans *
Teiresias - Anthony Bristow
Messenger - Mark McGrinder
Attendant #1 - Joey Morin
Attendant #2 - Dan Jose
Herdsman - Brad Curtin
Agave - Darlene Spencer
The Child - Holly
* By Special Permission of Canadian Actor’s Equity Association
Creative Team
Director – William Chadwick
Set/Costume Design – Maxine Graham
Light Design – Mike McDonald
Choreographer -Leanne Gregory
Production Team
Stage Manager – Lesley Coughlan Storm
Assistant Director – Tara Kallwitz
Assistant Designer – David M. James
Costume Coordinator – Jocelyne Sobeski
Master Carpenter – Dan Kelley
Properties – Adam McArthy
Master Electrician – Cheryl Ewing
Publicity – Joyce Hahn
Costume Mistress – Samara Nicholds
Sound Operator – Patricia Johnson
Assistant Stage Manager – Thomas W. Kelly, Penney Shore
Assistant Props – Jennifer Epps
Costume Assistants – Leanna Nash, Theresa Vaughn
Carpentry – Emily Madghachlian, Anand Rajaram, Dylan Robert, Joel Harris
Scenic Painter – Jamie Beesley, Paul Bethel
Special Thanks
Alex Kordics
Drayton Festival
Chris Knarr
The Grad Club
Wilfred Laurier University
Mr. Johnson
Tom Iwan & The Rabbit’s Choice
Sandra & Chad
Naser Makhar (Aladdin Restaurant)
Mother Nature
Allan MacMillan (Leah Posluns Theatre)