The Janeiad is a world premiere by Anna Ziegler, directed by Rob Melrose, exploring themes of grief, hope, and love. The narrative intertwines the lives of Jane, who grieves her husband's loss from 9/11, with Penelope, who waits for Odysseus' return from the Trojan War, highlighting the longing for lost loved ones. This poignant story invites audiences to reflect on the power of hope and the belief in miracles. The production will run from October 11 to November 3, 2024, at the Neuhaus Theatre.
Cast and Creative team for The Janeiad at Alley Theatre
Cast
Ja’Yanna Brown
Bernadette
Kendrick “KayB” Brown
Daddy
Candice D’Meza
Claudette
Brandon J. Morgan
Michael
Jordan Okeke
Tommy
Joseph “Joe P.” Palmore
Richard
LaKeisha Rochelle Randle
Debra Anne/ Mama
Ciara Anderson
Ensemble
Helen Cespedes
Adele
Zachary Fine
Jasper
Chris Hury
Magnus
Helen Rios
Melinda
Donna Bella Litton
Ensemble
Bradley Atuba
Mshale
Brandon Hearnsberger
Henry
Kory LaQuess Pullam
Sprite
Teresa Zimmermann
Frannie
Michael Sifuentes
Ensemble
Timothy Eric
Asim/ Ensemble
Adam Gibbs
Alex/ Ensemble
Danny Hayes
Erol/ Ensemble
Annalee Jefferies
Mama/ Ensemble
Clara Marsh
Lana/ Ensemble
Matthew Martínez
Rocco/ Ensemble
Elizabeth Stahlmann
Dea/ Ensemble
Raven Justine Troup
Elma/ Ensemble
Christian Tannous
Lenny/ Ensemble.
Creative Team
Rob Melrose
Artistic Director
ShaWanna Renee Rivon
Director
Eileen J. Morris
Director
Lily Wolff
Director
Ethan Mitchell
Stage Manager
Trinity A. Nobles
Stage Manager
Dean R. Gladden
Managing Director
Anna Ziegler
Playwright
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