Bohemian Theatre Ensemble Presents 'Bernarda Alba' Oct 11th

 

 

Bohemian Theatre Ensemble

presents

Bernarda Alba - a musical

by Michael John LaChiusa

Directed by Elizabeth Margolius

Musically Directed by Andra Velis Simon

October 10 through November 16, 2008

As BoHo enters their fifth season, the essence of playwright Federico Garcia Lorca is explored  once again.  The BoHo production of Yerma received critical acclaim for its adaptation which captured the heart and spirit of the main character.  The same is true for the BoHo production of LaChiusa's Bernarda Alba - a musical.  The drama of Lorca's original play (The House of Bernarda Alba) and the hauntingly beautiful score by Michael John LaChiusa combine to bring the story and characters to life in BoHo's wonderfully intimate space.  Bernarda Alba – a musical embraces the goals and vision of BoHo through its blend of music, movement, and drama in what is sure to be another mesmerizing, exhilarating production.

BoHo is delighted to announce the talented cast of Bernarda Alba -a musical:

DeAnna Boyd (Bernarda Alba) returns to BoHo after portraying Clytemnestra in their production of Electra. Recent roles include; Lydia Brenner/Jessica Tandy in The Birds with Hell in a Handbag productions, Sue in "Penchants & Fantasies" as part of Bailiwick's 2nd Sex Series, Giovanna in Do I Hear A Waltz? at Theatre at the Center in Munster, Indiana, Sister Hannah in New Leaf's production of the Shaker play As It Is In Heaven and Hesther Soloman in the Hypocrites' Jeff Award winning play Equus. Deanna also portrayed Phaedre in Hippolytus in the Greek Theatre Study Abroad program through U. of Detroit Mercy performing in Athens and Spetses;

Helene Alter-Dyche (Maria Josepha) has sung leading operatic roles with the Israel National Opera and in Europe appearing in The Magic Flute, Der Rosenkavalier, Tales of Hoffmann, and the title roles of Carmen and Madama Butterfly.   Helene was Edna in Paula Vogel's The Oldest Profession at Bailiwick and presented her cabaret, Drama Diva, during the recent Cabaret Festival.  She has appeared in Bruce Wood's The Door.  Helene is an award-winning songwriter/lyricist having 130 songs to her credit.  She is still listed in Marqui's Who's Who of American Women;

Cat Davis (Adela) has recently been involved with the series Monday Night New Voices, working with composers Thomson and Mann as well as Andrew Lippa.  Other credits include: The Mystery of Edwin Drood (Noble Fool), the staged reading of Funk it up 'Bout Nothin' and How Can You Run… (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), and Mack and Mabel (JEFF Citation Recipient, Circle);

Debbie DiVerde (Poncia) Stage credits include Vicky Chickory  (Speedating /The Muscial), Truvy (Steel Magnolia's), Queen Gertrude (Hamlet), Housekeeper (Man of La Mancha), Vera Claythorne (Ten Little Indians);

Harmony France (Magdalena) Recent credits: Emma (Bailiwick's premiere of Tell me on a Sunday), P. Burke (Blue Moon Studio Theatre's Weird Romance), and as Zandra (Jerry Springer: the Opera);

Jennifer T. Grubb (Amelia) was seen in Phantom at Theatre at the Center.  Other Chicago credits:  Nine (Porchlight); My Dinner with Amy (Diamante Productions); Baby Jane in the American Premiere of Jerry Springer the Opera (Bailiwick), Rose in Meet Me in St. Louis (Circle), Lillian in Weill's Happy End (Oakton College).  Jennifer has also been fortunate enough to work with such companies as Light Opera Works, Theatre Building Chicago, and Lyric Opera of Chicago;

Lisa Liaromatis (Martirio) Chicago credits: Shakespeare Theatre  (Willy Wonka) and BoHo (Jekyll & Hyde).  Her past NY credits include Off Broadway My Big Gay Italian Wedding, Love Me Love Me No, an AIDS Benefit Concerts of Pippin, The Secret Garden, and Rags. Favorite roles: Portia in Cinderella (Wagon Wheel Theatre), Carmen Diaz in Fame (Round Barn), and Magenta in The Rocky Horror Show (Barn Theatre);

Kelsey Shearer (Angustias) most recently appeared as Sonia in Godspell at the JAmes Browning Theatre.  Favorite stage credits include: Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun, The Witch in Into the Woods, and Rhetta Cupp in Pumpboys and Dinettes;

Danni Smith (Servant / Prudencia) Recent credits include Jekyll & Hyde (BoHo),  Eating Raoul (Hell in a Handbag), Welcome to the Moon (Strangeloop), Oklahoma! (ATC), the Love's Fire benefit (BoHo), and "The Wall Reader" for CityLit's Art of Adaptation festival;

Mindy Wetzel (Young Maid) recently graduated from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University in Musical Theatre Performance.  Recent credits include Fiorello! with Timeline Theatre, Half Magic with Lifeline Theatre, and Go Dog, Go! with Chicago Children's Theatre.

BoHo is thrilled to also have the talented director Elizabeth Margolius (director of last year's Songs for a New World) and acclaimed music director Andra Velis Simon (last year's Music Director for Songs for a New World) guiding the cast.

 

AT A GLANCE:

Who/What:  Bohemian Theatre Ensemble presents Bernarda Alba – a musical by Michael John LaChiusa

Where: BoHo Theatre, 7016 N. Glenwood 

When:  Preview:  Friday, October 10, 2008 at 8:00

            Opening:  Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 8:00

            Running:  Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8:00

                            ..Sundays at 2:00

            Closing:    Sunday, November 16, 2008

Tickets: Call the box office at 866-811-4111

Cost:  $18 - $22

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