Loading Dock Theatre's THE TROJANS Extends At The Cell Theatre

Two-time Drama Desk Award-nominated Loading Dock Theatre and Nancy Manocherian's the cell theatre have extended performances of their critically acclaimed World Premiere of The Trojans, an 80s synthwave musical adaptation of The Iliad, with Book & Original Music by Leegrid Stevens (War Dreamer and Spaceman at wild project), directed by Eric Paul Vitale (The Sycamore Street Kite Flying Club at Lincoln Center), with Music and Vocal Direction by Deena Kaye (co-author of Sound and Music for the Theatre: The Art and Technique of Design; Winner of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology's Distinguished Achievement Award in Sound) at the cell theatre, through April 26.

The Trojans is an original synth-wave musical in which warehouse workers re-enact the legendary tales of their hometown's high school glory days of the 1980's, loosely following the mythic heroes and demigods of The Iliad. Set in the shadow of a corporate warehouse, the story delves into the financial realities faced by workers who take these grueling jobs to stay afloat. For Heather and her coworkers, The Warehouse becomes both a prison and a stage-a place where youthful dreams and artistic aspirations clash with the harsh demands of adulthood. The timeless lessons of love, loyalty, and war resonate deeply as the workers confront not only each other but the systems that hold them back.

Featuring Daphne Always, Roger D. Casey, Bradley Cashman, Deshja Driggs, E. Jim Ford, Arya Grace Gaston, Emma Imholz, Emma Kelly, Alcorn Minor, Max Raymond, Jen Rondeau, Katherine Taylor, Sam Tilles, and Erin B. Treadway with Lighting Design by Christopher Annas-Lee, Scenic Design by Simon Cleveland, Choreography by Mindy Rebman, Assistant Director Rabiah Rowther, Costume Design by Ashley Soliman, Sound Design by Will Watt, and Stage Management by Sarah Jones.