Medea stars students Kylie Jo Jennings in the title role of Medea, Sara Turner as Nurse, John Keckeisen as Jason, with Alex Johnson, Asley Ulmer, Heather Miller, Chelsea Daniel, Chad Kimmons, Justin Wilson, Andrew Fayette, Sean Gestl, Ashley Cravens and Sarah Schwartz. Medea is Directed by WSU Director of Theatre Dr. Bret Jones, with student designers Todd Mika (Scenic), Brandon Cheney (Lighting), Nick Smith (Sound), AJ Kellison (Projections) and faculty designers Betty Monroe (Costumes), and David Neville (Projections).
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Kylie Jo Jennings as Medea
John Keckiesen as Jason
Sara Turner as The Nurse
“For she is not meek but fierce, and the daughter of a king… She is learning what it is to be a foreigner, cast out, alone and despised.” – Medea by Euripides, adapted by Robinson Jeffers
Cast aside for another by the husband whose life she saved, Medea is the classic Greek tragedy of a woman driven to horrific revenge. Although written over 2,000 years ago, this story of abandonment is one that is still seen far too often, and the resulting atrocities could be ripped right out of today’s headlines.
Robinson Jeffers adaptation of Medea, the first major American adaptation of the play, was written for Judith Anderson for her 1948 Broadway performance. It was subsequently used for the 1982 Broadway production starring Zoe Caldwell. Both ladies won the Tony award for their portrayals of Medea.
Wichita State University School of Performing Arts Theatre program is excited to bring you this classic story of love, loss and vengeance. A bonus Talk-back event will be held on Oct. 22 immediately following the opening night’s performance. The panel discussion will include ideas, concepts, and the story of the play. Everyone is invited.
This production is rated PG-13. For ticket information and reservations contact the Wichita State University College of Fine Arts Box Office at 316-978-3233.
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