The Iliad

World Premiere

Adapted by Craig Wright specifically for our young, all-female cast, this version of The Iliad offers a provocative and playful new spin on Homer’s age-old tale of the Trojan War. Vengeance, loyalty, or honor: which is most important? And, in this saga of bloody battles and huge male egos, where exactly do women and children fit in? Packed with swordplay, gender politics, and even a few songs, this is one war you don’t want to miss.
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WRITTEN BY
Craig Wright

DIRECTED BY
Steven Wilson

PERFORMANCE RUN
November 12 – December 19, 2010

SEASON
Season 18

A Red Orchid Youth Ensemble Production

Adapted by Craig Wright specifically for our young, all-female cast, this version of The Iliad offers a provocative and playful new spin on Homer’s age-old tale of the Trojan War. Vengeance, loyalty, or honor: which is most important? And, in this saga of bloody battles and huge male egos, where exactly do women and children fit in? Packed with swordplay, gender politics, and even a few songs, this is one war you don’t want to miss.

CAST
Agamemon | Najwa Joy Brown
Achilles | Jaiden Fallo-Sauter
Scamandrius | Katie Jordan
Menalaus | Paola Lehman
Nestor | Marissa Meo
Pandarus | Isabella Mugliari
King Priam | Melanie Neilan
Odysseus | Madison Pullman
Calchas | Kara Ryan
Paris | Nicole Rudakova
Patroclus | Elenna Sindler
Ajax | Eden Strong
Hector | Aria Szalai-Raymond

CREATIVE TEAM
Scenic Design | Michelle Lilly
Costume Design | Joanna Melville
Lighting Design | Sean Mallary
Sound Design | Nick Keenan
Properties Design | Douglas Kupferman
Fight and Movement Choreographer | Sarah Fornace
Dramaturg | Kelli Marino
Technical Director | John Holt
Production Manager | Katherine Welham
Company Manager | Mackenzie Yeager
Stage Manager | Mary Ellen Rieck
Assistant Director | Erin Barlow
Assistant Scenic Design | Alison Perrono
Carpenter | Walter Briggs
Graphic Design | Csilla Kosa