Motherland
November 23- 27, 2016
FIREWORKS FESTIVAL 2016
Motherland
by Kristine Greenaway
November 23-27, 2016
Directed by Andreja Kovac
Produced by Natalie Castellino
Set Design by Marysia Bucholc
Costume Design by Ivana Matuzovic
A young Armenian actor-musician strives to make a life for himself as an artist in his economically depressed country and to break free of his smothering mother. A free-spirited young Frenchwoman does battle with his mother for Davit’s future, pitting progress against tradition as the action reaches a climax that is both horrific and inevitable.
Week 3 of FIREWORKS 2016
In the Studio
Wednesday through Saturday at 8 pm. Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2 pm
$15
The playwright, Kristine Greenaway, tells about her inspiration for Motherland in an article in Intermission magazine: READ THE ARTICLE!
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CAST
Davit Ana
Line
Arman
ERIK MRAKOVCIC
KRYS POTAPCZYK
KONSTANTINA MANTELOS
JAMES HYETT
Assistant Director and Stage Manager Paige Foskett
Lighting Design by Bill Scott and Liam Stewart
Composer James Langevin
“Freedom Man” Composer/Lyricist Douglas Gibbens
Sound Operator Amalea Ruffett
Executive Producer FIREWORKS 2016 Molly Thom
FIREWORKS BONUS EVENTS!
One of the goals of the FireWorks Festival is to “pull back the curtain”, to provide our audience with insights into the process of creating theatre, of producing new original plays, and so we invite you to join us for special bonus events:
Wednesday November 23 – Opening Night Reception: Meet the actors and production team in the lobby at the end of the show on opening night. Bar open. Light refreshments served.
Friday November 25 at 7 pm – Panel Discussion: led by Tatevik Galstyan, talented Armenian TV and filmmaker and actor Lara Arabian. Come early to learn about Armenia today and the conflict between progress and tradition, then stay to see the show.
Saturday November 26 following the Matinee – Talk Back: Writer and director discuss their artistic process and answer your questions about the play and the production.
Photos and Video Trailer
