The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood at Stockbridge Theatre
Dates: 9/28/2019 - 10/6/2019
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44 N. Main Street
Derry, 03038
Tickets: 15-25
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theatre KAPOW kicks off its twelfth season celebrating the voices of remarkable women. The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood will play at the Stockbridge theatre in Derry, NH from September 28 through October 6, 2019.Margaret Atwood, author of The Handmaids Tale and Alias Grace brings us a provocative and wise retelling of the ancient tale, Homers Odyssey in which we hear the womens side of the story. Now that Im dead, I know everything. So begins Penelope, the famously faithful wife of the Greek hero Odysseus, speaking from the afterlife in Hades. The Penelopiad flips the classical myth on its head, giving voice to the chorus of handmaidens. As Penelope fends off the attentions of greedy suitors, traveling minstrels regale her with the news of Odysseus' epic adventures around the Mediterranean, only to have him repay her and her maids' devotion with heart-wrenching ruthlessness. Full of music, poetry, and movement, this new telling of an ancient story echoes from the hearts of the maids and the powerful voice of a heroine with the fluidity of the original mythic material and resonance for today.
"The ensemble building process happening throughout the rehearsal really allows each actor to take ownership of every moment, says cast member Jamie Clavet. The payoff, in my opinion, will be a deeper connection between performer, audience member, and story. Its so amazing to be able to do this kind of creative work in NH."
The show features a tremendous, all-female cast featuring Emma Cahoon, Gina Carballo, Jamie Clavet, Teddi May Kenick-Bailey, Rachael Chapin Longo, Sheree Owens, Katherine Proulx, Victoria Vinson, and Carey Cahoon as Penelope. The show is directed by tKAPOW Artistic Director Matt Cahoon with assistance from Heidi Krantz. Longtime tKAPOW collaborator Tayva Young will be providing the lighting design. This production features original choreography and movement created by Lorraine Chapman from Boston, and original music composed by Jake Hudgins using the poetry of Margaret Atwood.
This play is best enjoyed by well-prepared children 13 years and older due to some violence and language.
theatre KAPOWs production of The Penelopiad kicks off tKAPOWs twelfth season, called thats what SHE SAID. The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. tKAPOW believes that this anniversary provides a perfect opportunity to celebrate the contributions of female playwrights. While traditionally female playwrights are woefully underrepresented, our 12th season will exclusively feature female playwrights, a season of work by women who really have something to say.
Performances are September 28, October 4 and 5 at 7:30pm and September 29 and October 6 at 2:00 at the Stockbridge Theatre in Derry, New Hampshire. Tickets in advance are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students.
"The ensemble building process happening throughout the rehearsal really allows each actor to take ownership of every moment, says cast member Jamie Clavet. The payoff, in my opinion, will be a deeper connection between performer, audience member, and story. Its so amazing to be able to do this kind of creative work in NH."
The show features a tremendous, all-female cast featuring Emma Cahoon, Gina Carballo, Jamie Clavet, Teddi May Kenick-Bailey, Rachael Chapin Longo, Sheree Owens, Katherine Proulx, Victoria Vinson, and Carey Cahoon as Penelope. The show is directed by tKAPOW Artistic Director Matt Cahoon with assistance from Heidi Krantz. Longtime tKAPOW collaborator Tayva Young will be providing the lighting design. This production features original choreography and movement created by Lorraine Chapman from Boston, and original music composed by Jake Hudgins using the poetry of Margaret Atwood.
This play is best enjoyed by well-prepared children 13 years and older due to some violence and language.
theatre KAPOWs production of The Penelopiad kicks off tKAPOWs twelfth season, called thats what SHE SAID. The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. tKAPOW believes that this anniversary provides a perfect opportunity to celebrate the contributions of female playwrights. While traditionally female playwrights are woefully underrepresented, our 12th season will exclusively feature female playwrights, a season of work by women who really have something to say.
Performances are September 28, October 4 and 5 at 7:30pm and September 29 and October 6 at 2:00 at the Stockbridge Theatre in Derry, New Hampshire. Tickets in advance are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students.
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