Title, Premiere and Location
DEMETER IN THE CITY
REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theatre)
(June 8-18, 2006)
Written By
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Lyrics by Sarah Ruhl
Music by Shishir Kurup and David Markowitz
Synopsis
Cornerstone celebrated its 20th birthday by collaborating with local 20-year olds to create this timeless play, based on Greek myth but rooted firmly in modern-day tales of separation, abandonment, reunion, and emancipation. Performed in downtown Los Angeles at REDCAT (Roy and Edna Disney/CalArts Theatre).
Staff
Written by Sarah Ruhl
Directed by Shishir Kurup
Lyrics by Sarah Ruhl
Music by Shishir Kurup and David Markowitz
Choreographer - Jennifer Li
Scenic Design - Shigeru Yaji
Lighting Design - Geoff Korff
Costume Design - Ivy Y Chou
Musical Director - David Markowitz
Sound Design - Colbert S. Davis IV
Props Design - Mina Kinukawa
Dramaturg - Scott Horstein
Assistant Director - Sibyl O'Malley
Stage Manager - Alexis Olsen
Assistant Musical Director - Michelle Lema
Assistant Stage Manager - Miguel Flores
Voice and Dialect Coach - David Nevell
Fight Choreographer - Peter Katona
Hair & Makeup - Leslie Espinosa
Technical Director - Arny Cano
Assistant Lighting Designer - Diane Bass
Assistant Sound Designer - Kari Seekins
Assistant Carpenter - John Panlener
Production Assistants - Chantelle Brader, Diana Alvarez, Catherine LaCroix
Graphic Design - Michelle Matthews/Vagrant Design
Photographer - Michael Lamont
Cast
| Baliff | Jonathan del Arco |
| Chorus, Wife | Heleyna de Barros |
| Chorus, Cheery Voice | Anne Rene Brashier |
| Chorus, Son 4 | Kristin Findley |
| Chorus | Grace Gu |
| Judge | Peter Howard |
| Chorus, Silent Stenographer | Ananya Kepper |
| Chorus | Christine Mantilla |
| Chorus, Woman at Court | Karla Menjivar |
| Persephone | Sade Moore |
| Tie Man, Son 1 | Eric Quintana |
| Lawyer | Itamar Stern |
| Chorus, Son 2 | Yuri Tremino |
| Demeter | Bahni Turpin |
| Young Republican | Sonny Valicenti |
| Chorus | Chelsea Wafer |
| Chorus, Son 3 | Jonetta Ward |
| Chorus, Social Worker | Daniele Watts |
| Keyboard | Michelle Lema |
| Clarinet | Heleya de Barros |
Comments by cast, crew, and other participants.
Subsequent Performances or Productions
Special Notes
Website: www.myspace.com/demeterinthecity
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