Persephone
a collaboration by Ben Neill, Mimi Goese, Warren Leight, and Ridge Theater.
Co-commissioned by BAM and VA Tech.
Sep. 29- Oct. 3 & Oct. 5, 2010 at Virginia Tech
NY Premiere Oct. 26-30, 2010 at BAM Next Wave Festival
Featuring:
Julia Stiles as Persephone and Mimi Goese as Demeter
Films by Bill Morrison
The Greek myth of Persephone is presented as a 19th century theatrical experience immersed in the colors of the Hudson River School of painting, then transported through a dense wave of cutting edge musical and visual technology.
Music by Ben Neil
Lyrics by Mimi Goese
Book by Warren Leight (Tony Award- "Sideman")
Projections by Laurie Olinder
Sets by Jim Findlay
Dramaturgy by Daniel Zippi & Karl Precoda
Choreography by Dan Safer
Lights by John Ambrosone
Costumes by Jane Alois Stein
Directed by Bob McGrath
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Tickets and Information: http://www.peregrinearts.org/events.html
