SEASON 28 | march 2016

Persephone: A new musical

By Mick D’arcy and Tyler Mabry
Directed by Matthew Patterson
Presented by The VORTEX
View photos from the production here.
 

This romantic comedy presents a funny, modern, and refreshing look at an ancient tale. As in the Greek myth, when Persephone disappears into the Underworld, her mother Demeter mourns and searches for her. Without the Goddess, a harsh Winter comes, and people begin to starve. D’arcy has re-visioned Greek mythology with a poignant exploration of the relationship of Hades and Persephone.

Persephone transcends her former maiden role as she becomes Queen of the Underworld and connects with the souls of the dead. Tyler Mabry debuts his dynamic new score for Persephone with a live band.

CAST

Mackenzy Cade, Lana Dietrich, Gregory Driscoll, Glen Fraser, Gina Houston, Amber Lackey, Justin LaVergne, Eva McQuade, Chelsea Manasseri, and Rachel Pallante. Also featuring Annie Kim Hedrick, Corinna Browning, Callie Jane Hacker, Jet Ryan, Michael Wheeler, and Kira Lumiel.

band

Tyler Mabry, Stevie Trudell, Charlie Tovar, and Josh Wallace.

Production TEAM

Directed by Matthew Patterson. Choreography by Toni Bravo. Scenic Design by Ann Marie Gordon. Lighting Design by Patrick Anthony. Costume Design by Talena Martinez. Sound Design by Adam Gunderson. Prop Design by Helen Parish. Stage Management by Tamara L. Farley. Production Management by Melinda Parr. Managing Director Melissa Vogt. Producing Artistic Director Bonnie Cullum. Book and Lyrics by Mick D’arcy. Music and Lyrics by Tyler Mabry. Production Photos by Kimberley Mead.

Funded and supported in part by VORTEX Repertory Company, the Texas Commission on the Arts, and by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development.