The Trojan Women

Peter Pasyk, Director
Photo credit: Raph Nogal

The Trojan Women

by Euripides

Adapted by Gwendolyn MacEwen

Directed by Peter Pasyk

Run

July 2nd, 2014 – July 13th, 2014

Synopsis

The women of Troy – mourning the slaughter of their families and the destruction of their city – search for meaning as they wait for the conquering Greek army to ship them off into slavery. Euripides’ startlingly contemporary anti-war drama examines faith and individual choice through the survivors of war in this adaptation by poet Gwendolyn MacEwan. (Toronto Fringe Program, 2014).

Cast

Lindsay Frederick Hecuba Queen of Troy

Liane Charette Cassandra, High Priestess of Apollo

Avery Dupuis Andromache, Hector's Widow

Victoria Dunsmore Helen, Wife of Menelaus

Tyler East Talthybius, a Greek messenger

Luiz DaSilva Menelaus, King of Sparta

Milton Dover Poseidon / Soldiers

Demi McIntosh Poseidon / Soldiers

Julia Beaulieu Chorus

Sarah Cruickshank Chorus

Jacqueline Godbout Chorus

Melly Magrath Chorus

Lauren Kannwischer Chorus

Carolyn Purvis Chorus

Taylor Routledge Chorus

Caitlin Turner Chorus

Creative Team

Euripides Playwright

Gwendolyn MacEwen Adapter

Peter Pasyk Director

Anna Treusch Set Designer

Anna Treusch Prop Designer

Kaileigh Krysztofiak Lighting Designer

Michelle Tracey Costume Designer

LJ Nelles Voice and Text Coach

Melinda Little Movement Coach

Julia Beaulieu Original Music

Avery Dupuis Original Music

Farnoosh Talebpour Assistant Costume Designer

Production

Darlene Spencer Producer

Charles McWilliam Technical Director

Emilie Aubin Stage Manager

Blair Castator Head Carpenter

Red Scott Poster Art

Adam Zarboni Poster Design