VORTEX Season 18: Dark Goddess 2006

ARCHIVE: SEASON 18 | January 2006

Dark Goddess '06
Conceived and Directed by Bonnie Cullum; Musical Composition by Content Love Knowles
Presented by The VORTEX Repertory Company

Photo by Kenneth Gall Winner of B. Iden Payne Award for
Outstanding Ensemble Performance
THE FURIES (Michelle Flanagan, Katrina Ellsworth, Miriam Robinson Gould)

Austin Critics’ Table 2005 Award Nominations for Scenic Design: Ann Marie Gordon; Lighting Design: Jason Amato

Dark Goddess, VORTEX Repertory Company's all-time most successful and well-attended production returns once again to the VORTEX stage. This all-new performance brings theatre and ritual together as VORTEX Producing Artistic Director, Bonnie Cullum, teams up with 13 dynamic goddesses to create a brand new theatre ritual. In a magical ritual setting, these dark Goddesses explore the mysteries and stories of their cultures and their roles in the human psyche. Dark Goddess '06 seeks to support balance in the world by re-membering these goddesses, telling their stories, and seeking their wisdom.

(Sneek a Peek at Previous Dark Goddess Productions: 2001 | 2002 | 2004)

Live original music, dance, and text blend to bring forth the essence of each goddess. Similar in genre, but entirely different in content than the previous productions.

The stunning gathering of goddesses includes a global array of the Divine Feminine. Dark Goddess 2006 features: Lauren Alexander, Ro' Black, Andrea Dennison, Katrina Ellsworth, Michelle Flanagan, Harvé Franks, Miriam Robinson Gould, ileana herrin, Content Love Knowles, Traci Laird, Betsy McCann, Briana McKeague, Kimberley Mead, and Kira Parra.

MAEVE
Irish
(Lauren Alexander)

HEL
Norse
(Ro' Black)

Y'MOYA
African/Yoruban
(Andrea Dennison)

ERZULIE
African/Yoruban
(Harvé Franks)

HEKATE
Greek/Anatolian
(ileana herrin)

SANTISIMA MUERTE
Mexican/Central American
(Content Love Knowles)

THE FURIES
Electo, Tecisphone, Migera
Greek/Roman
(Michelle Flanagan)
(Katrina Ellsworth)
(Miriam Robinson Gould)

MA'AT
Egyptian
(Traci Laird)

FREYA
Norse
(Betsy McCann)

ARIANRHOOD
Celtic/Welsh
(Briana McKeague)

CHANGING WOMAN
Navaho/Apache
(Kimberley Mead)

VORTEX launched the initial production of Dark Goddess in January 2000 and then created new productions in 2001, 2002, 2004. Over the years, thousands have flocked to The VORTEX to experience this unique event.

Directed by Bonnie Cullum, Musical Direction and Composition by Content Love Knowles, Assistant Director: Heather Barfield.

Production designers: Scenic design by Ann Marie Gordon, Lighting design by Jason Amato, Costume design by Pam Fletcher Friday, Dramaturgy by Susan Estelle Kelso, Yoruban Choreography by Mara Vidal, Fight Choreography by Eric Schimel, Additional Choreography by Dawn E. Larned, Bonnie Cullum and ensemble, Poster Photo by Kenneth B. Gall, Production Photos by Tony Spielberg.