LOVE OF THE NIGHTINGALE, Oct. 28th - Nov. 6th 1994
Written by Timberlake Wertenbaker
Music by Jan Mabry
Directed by Ashby Semple
Produced at the Watts Towers Art Center

Synopsis:
A retelling of the Greek Myth about violence against women and the suppression of women’s voices.  A two-part event at the Watts Towers Arts Center that included a celebration of the Towers' creation and history and Timberlake Wertenbaker's version of the myth of Philomele.

Cast:

Christopher Toler 

C.J. Jones

Bill Nesbit

LaKesha Townsend

Daniele Gaither

Marcenus Earl

Irma Ashe

Karen Ashe

Theodora Hardie

Production Staff: 

Director: Ashby Semple

Set and Costume Designer: Lynn Jeffries

Technical Director and Lighting Designer: Benajah Cobb

Stage Manager: Nick Gilhool

Sign Instructor: C.J. Jones

Assistant Costume Designer: Jan Mabry

Assistant Set Designer: Marcenus Earl

Dramaturg and Flutist: Sonja Kuftinec

Assistant Costume Designer: Irma Ashe

Assistant Technical Director: Jose Ibarra

Crew: Brandon Butler, William Butler, Ralph McClendon, Develle Merritt

Articles, Reviews, and Other Links:

LA Times Review:

http://articles.latimes.com/1994-10-16/news/ci-51015_1_watts-towers