“We are the 99%”
CES’ take on the Occupy movement begins with public upheaval and staunch militarism in Evan Garrett’s “Brecht-inspired” adaptation of Shakespeare’s Coriolanus, which oddly enough was recently adapted to film in much the same way, starring Ralph Fiennes and Gerard Butler.
Roman commander Caius Martius returns from the field victorious and is awarded the honorific “Coriolanus”, but at the price of public support. With heavy opposition from the people’s representatives, Coriolanus stands for Consul. Torn between family and duty, the hero abandons his country and joins the enemy, creating a state at war with itself.
Coriolanus played to enthusiastic (and participatory) audiences in Ida Noyes’ Cloister Club.
- December 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at 8:00 PM; December 4th at 6:00 PM
- Cloister Club, Ida Noyes Hall
Cast:
- Sam Schulte
- Vishal Prasad
- Alexandra Mathews
- Autumn McConnico
- Jefferson Day
- Scarlett Kim
- Alex Aciman
- Sandy Qi
- Eric Shoemaker
- Kayla Hammond
- Monica Clodius
- Steffi Carter
Production Team:
- Evan Garrett, Director
- Patricia Graf/Angelica Atian, Stage Manager
- Caroline Gelber
- Erin Kelsey
- Philip Goldfarb
- Peter Jensen
- Tanner Caplan
- Maeghan Frye
- Adam Kratoska
Watch the trailer for Coriolanus!
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