ROLE
Artistic Collaborator
Performer ("Pythia")
Artistic Collaborator
Performer ("Pythia")
ABOUT THE PROJECT
A reimagining of the Oedipus mythology, These Are The Men examines love, hope and beauty hidden in the darkness of one of ancient Greece’s greatest tragedies. Through the many relationships of Jocasta, we explore the intersection of time, fate, and freewill through Jocasta’s eyes. Soundscapes and movement combine with text to ask: Is ignorance of the past (and future) truly bliss?
A reimagining of the Oedipus mythology, These Are The Men examines love, hope and beauty hidden in the darkness of one of ancient Greece’s greatest tragedies. Through the many relationships of Jocasta, we explore the intersection of time, fate, and freewill through Jocasta’s eyes. Soundscapes and movement combine with text to ask: Is ignorance of the past (and future) truly bliss?
DETAILS
Full Production
March 14 - April 18, 2015
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
Presented as part of the Southern Theater’s ARTshare.
Workshop Presentation
May 2 & 3, 2014
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
May 4, 2014
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts
6666 E River Rd
Fridley, MN
Full Production
March 14 - April 18, 2015
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
Presented as part of the Southern Theater’s ARTshare.
Workshop Presentation
May 2 & 3, 2014
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
May 4, 2014
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts
6666 E River Rd
Fridley, MN
PRESS
"I highly recommend this new play. It is poignant, with a surprising number of lighthearted moments for such a tragic tale."
- Aisle Say Twin Cities
"These Are The Men has no easy answers. It almost demands you continue to juggle both sides of every question. It’s an intriguing way to reinvigorate a centuries old story."
- Twin Cities Daily Planet
And for something a little different, check out John Middleton's THESE ARE THE MEN-inspired cocktail recipe at MNPlaylist.com.
"I highly recommend this new play. It is poignant, with a surprising number of lighthearted moments for such a tragic tale."
- Aisle Say Twin Cities
"These Are The Men has no easy answers. It almost demands you continue to juggle both sides of every question. It’s an intriguing way to reinvigorate a centuries old story."
- Twin Cities Daily Planet
And for something a little different, check out John Middleton's THESE ARE THE MEN-inspired cocktail recipe at MNPlaylist.com.
FEATURING
Lisa Brimmer, Russ Dugger, Hannah K. Holman, Alana Horton, Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Daniel Joeck, Foster Johns, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Mason Mahoney, Mike Ooms, Siddeeqah Shabazz, and Nick Wolf
Conceived and Directed by Blake E. Bolan
Written by Blake E. Bolan and Laura Leffler-McCabe
Created with Savage Umbrella and the ensemble
Director/Co-Writer . . . Blake E. Bolan
Co-Writer . . . Laura Leffler-McCabe
Stage Manager . . . Jessica Spivey
Scenic Design . . . Brian Proball
Assistant Scenic Design . . . Travis Collins
Lighting Design . . . James Eischen
Costume Design . . . Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Mason Mahoney
Sound Design . . . Ted Moore
Dramaturg . . . Megan Clark
Production Manager . . . Tanner Curl
Lisa Brimmer, Russ Dugger, Hannah K. Holman, Alana Horton, Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Daniel Joeck, Foster Johns, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Mason Mahoney, Mike Ooms, Siddeeqah Shabazz, and Nick Wolf
Conceived and Directed by Blake E. Bolan
Written by Blake E. Bolan and Laura Leffler-McCabe
Created with Savage Umbrella and the ensemble
Director/Co-Writer . . . Blake E. Bolan
Co-Writer . . . Laura Leffler-McCabe
Stage Manager . . . Jessica Spivey
Scenic Design . . . Brian Proball
Assistant Scenic Design . . . Travis Collins
Lighting Design . . . James Eischen
Costume Design . . . Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Mason Mahoney
Sound Design . . . Ted Moore
Dramaturg . . . Megan Clark
Production Manager . . . Tanner Curl
SUPPORT
Thank you, Minnesota! This activity is the recipient of a generous grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and is funded, in part, by appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund, and its arts and cultural heritage fund.
Thank you, Minnesota! This activity is the recipient of a generous grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and is funded, in part, by appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund, and its arts and cultural heritage fund.
PERFORMANCE PHOTOS (2015)
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS PREVIEW PERFORMANCE PHOTOS (2015)
WORKSHOP PHOTOS (2014)
ORIGINAL WORKSHOP ENSEMBLE
Neal Beckman, Lisa Marie Brimmer, Megan Clark, Tanner Curl, Joy Dolo Anfinson, Russ Dugger, Emily Dussault, Eric Elefson, Kathryn Fumie, Joe Halvarson, Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Theo Langason, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Derek Lee Miller, Paul Rutledge, Siddeeqah Shabazz, and Gwethalyn Williams
Neal Beckman, Lisa Marie Brimmer, Megan Clark, Tanner Curl, Joy Dolo Anfinson, Russ Dugger, Emily Dussault, Eric Elefson, Kathryn Fumie, Joe Halvarson, Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Theo Langason, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Derek Lee Miller, Paul Rutledge, Siddeeqah Shabazz, and Gwethalyn Williams
Director/Creator . . . Blake E. Bolan
Additional Creation . . . Laura Leffler-McCabe
Production Manager . . . Mason Mahoney
Sound Designer . . . Ted Moore
Additional Creation . . . Laura Leffler-McCabe
Production Manager . . . Mason Mahoney
Sound Designer . . . Ted Moore