WHHS Theatre Department Presents: Medea
Walnut Hills High School Theatre Department Turns Tradition On Its Head With All-Female Production of Euripides’ Medea.
“Now will men admire
our women's ways, and give
us sway; no more will they
insult and slander us; honor
shall be our daily bread.”
Imagine a time you have loved, a time you have lost, a time you have triumphed...Join us this April for one of the most powerful, but lesser-known Greek tragedies. Continuing where the myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece left off, Medea finds herself betrayed by her husband in a strange land. Set on a dark path, will she be able to come back from the brink, or will madness and the need for revenge consume her and her children? Through an all-female cast and traditional Greek masks, this production explores themes of love, empowerment, and betrayal. The cast and crew strip away the hyper theatricality to present this classic in an intimate and minimalist manner, truly showcasing the beauty of the words and the prowess of the actresses. Highlighting the extraordinary in the ordinary, the unconventional within the conventional, this is an experience you do not want to miss.
Runs Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28th at 2:00 pm and Saturday April 28th at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students.
Show Synopsis:
In this production of the classic Greek tragedy, translated skillfully by poet Inés Azar, the story of Medea, princess of Colchis, a powerful sorceress is revealed. Medea, taken to Corinth by her former husband Jason after assisting him in the securing of the golden fleece, is forced to reckon with Jason’s betrayal, as he has left her to marry the daughter of Creon, Corinth’s king. Infuriated by Jason’s actions, Medea and her Familiar devise a plot to take revenge on those who have wronged her. Narrated by a chorus of Corinthian woman, this tale of a woman wronged unfolds as Medea encounters Jason and other mythical characters ultimately ending in the tragic outcomes of Medea’s plans. A subversion of the greek tradition of casting men in all roles, our production brings an all-female cast performing in traditional greek style, masks included, to the Rick Steiner black box.
Directed by Helen Raymond-Goers, Assistant Directed by Bettina Ernst.
Production Stage Manager: Matthew Eggers
Featuring:
Charlie Patterson as Nurse/Guard, Cam Hogue as Tutor/Guard, Lily Canter as Child, Megan Graeler as Child, Grace Kelly Fulton as Medea, Kennedy Nadermann as Familiar, Talia Raider-Roth as Chorus Leader, Christina Picklo as Rational, Nina Roberto as Juror, Elle Bisheimer as Advisor, Caroline Yaeger as Zealot, Sarah Mansfield as Creon, Lily Adams as Jason, Perri Wedlock as Aegeus, Sophia Rooksberry as Messenger/Guard, and Mama Njie as Guard.
Tickets are $10 for students and staff and $12 for adults. Tickets may be purchased by visiting
https://sites.google.com/view/whhstheatredepartment/tickets
