The Wooster Group presents the West Coast premiere of Symphony of Rats, a reimagining of Richard Foreman's 1988 play, directed by Elizabeth LeCompte and Kate Valk. Set in a spaceship-museum gallery, the production follows a president receiving mysterious messages as he encounters otherworldly beings, including a giant rat. With a layered sound and video score, the performance explores themes of technology and humanity's essence. Featured cast members include Michaela Murphy, Niall Cunningham, Jim Fletcher, and Ari Fliakos.
Cast and Creative team for Symphony of Rats at REDCAT
Cast
Michaela Murphy
Ensemble
Niall Cunningham
Ensemble
Jim Fletcher
Ensemble
Ari Fliakos
Ensemble
Creative Team
Elizabeth LeCompte
Director
Kate Valk
Director
Richard Foreman
Playwright
Alexandra Fanning
Press Representative
Juan Marco
Press Representative
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