The Revenger's Tragedy
by Thomas Middleton
directed by Mary Parker
Content Note: There are clowns, so please consider this a coulrophobia warning. We will have a clown-free discounted dress rehearsal for friends and family who prefer it.
The Revenger's Tragedy, probably by Thomas Middleton, is a cynical satire of the revenge tragedies that were popular in the Jacobean era. The murders are violent and ridiculous, and the heroes are little better than the villains. This production will be set in a 1940s failing circus to enhance the performative nature of revenge (and also because it is fun!). The people in the story have lived and toured with each other for most of their lives, so this cast will be encouraged to form a real ensemble. The characters know each other much too well, and long-simmering resentments are about to boil over.
Performances
Wednesday, September 11 at 8pm - Clown-Free Open Dress Rehearsal
Friday, September 13, 2019 at 8pm
Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 8pm
Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 4pm (matinee!)
Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 8pm
Friday, September 20, 2019 at 8pm
Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 8pm
Sunday, September 22, 2019 at 4pm (matinee!)
Location
The Revenger's Tragedy was presented at Unity Somerville, 6 William Street, Somerville.
The performance space is not wheelchair-accessible.
Parking on William St is by permit only. General parking is available on College Ave. Please read signs carefully to avoid ticketing.
Cast
Ambitioso
Antonio
Castiza
Dondalo
Duchess
Duke
Hippolito
Judge
Junior
Lussurioso
Nencio
Sordido
Spurio
Supervacuo
Vindici
Brian Keller
Michael McAfee
Caroline Hubbard
Ted Overholt
Patrick Neal
Robin Abrahams
Meg Boeni
Will Spreadbury
Maeve McCluskey
Elizabeth Ross
Pooja Usgaonkar
Erica Strickland
Renan Fontes
Rob Noyes
Trevor St. Pierre
Production Team
Producer
Director
Technical Director
Music Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager
House Manager
Assistant House Manager
Fight Choreographer
Costumes
Props
Hair/Makeup
Graphics
Megan Hennessey
Mary Parker
Katie Aasland
Tegan Sutherland
Hannah Baker
Ève Picard
Stephanie Haddad
Shannon Keane
Tasha Matthews
Renée Walsh
Ryan Walsh
Paris Thibault & Elizabeth Stone
Megan Murphy
Band
Flute
Guitar
Flute
Trombone
Stephanie Franzosa
Paul Franzosa
Grace Bybell
Anthony Yee