THE SHAKESPEARE PROJECT

Conceived and Directed by Rubén Polendo
In residence at Bard College (Artistic Director Joanne Akalaitis) in association with Voice and Vision Theater
Summer 2001

Using Shakespeare's language, this non-narrative piece explores the mysterious joint suicides of a monarch and her female lover. Extrapolating Buddhist mysticism, Okinawan step work and Mudric stylization, the piece explores jealousy, power and gender.

Space Design and Choreography: Scott Spahr
Assistant Director: Ryan West
Original Music: Jef Evans

Cast: Aysan Celik, Jenni-Lynn Brick, Scott Spahr, Darren Pettie, Airrion Doss, Mark Schultz, Nathan Baesel