Because what better time to remember how much theatre means to us all...
The Illusion
by Tony Kushner
freely adapted from Pierre Corneille's L'Illusion Comique
directed by Michael Barakiva
As a magician shows a father glimpses of his long-lost son in wisps of magic and theatricality, Kushner's adaptation of this classical French masterpiece reminds us of the pulsing, undeniable, heart-aching importance of theatre.
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Cast
STEPHEN BEL DAVIES
Calisto / Clindor / Theogenes
PAUL BERNARDO
Pridamant of Avignon
LORD FANCYFACE
Geronte
ERICK GONZALEZ
Pleribo / Adraste / Prince Florilame
CAROL HALSTEAD
Alcandre
ABBY ROYLE
Elicia / Lyse / Clarina
ERIC SUTTON
Matamore
ALISON WALLS
The Amanuensis
GABRA ZACKMAN
Melibea / Isabelle / Hippolyta
Production
CHRISTOPHER MUNNELL
Stage Manager
BRYAN HAGELIN
Assistant Director
JENNY HANN
Puppet Designer/Builder
SUZANNE AGINS & MICHAEL BARAKIVA
Artistic Directors
ADAM GROSSWIRTH
Managing Director
MORE ABOUT THE UPSTARTS
We are performing today on the original land of the Lenape tribal nation. The Upstart Creatures acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory, and we honor and respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land on which we perform.
SPECIAL THANKS
Andrea Winter & Daniel Mintz
Colin Danforth
Suzanne Chesney
Carla Briscoe
Carol Halstead
Gisela Chípe
Rowan Magee
Christine Lee
Mêlisa Annis
National Alliance for Musical Theatre
The Illusion is presented through special arrangement with
Broadway Play Publishing Inc.
