Phèdre
By Jean-Baptiste Racine
Translation and adaptation by Paul Schmidt
Further adaptation and direction by JoAnne Akalaitis
Sep 05, 2002 — Oct 13, 2002
“HIGHLY CHARGED and EXACTINGLY BRAVE… Jenny Bacon… is DAZZLING as Phèdre” -Chicago Tribune
“…another UNIQUE and SHARPLY STYLIZED production… a PROVOCATIVE journey… HIGHLY RECOMMENDED” -Chicago Sun-Times
Director JoAnne Akalaitis’ provocative and passionate production of the Phèdre myth. In Racine’s 17th century version of this ancient Greek tale, Queen Phèdre lusts after her handsome step-son Hippolytus and, once spurned, pursues a vengeful path that ends in tragedy. Ms. Akalaitis’ productions at Court Theatre consistently receive critical and audience praise for their innovation and ingenuity.
Photo of Jenny Bacon by Michael Brosilow.
Artistic Team
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Director— JoAnne Akalaitis
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Scenic Designer— Gordana Svilar
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Costume Designer— Kaye Voyce
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Lighting Designer— Joel Moritz
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Sound Designer— André Pluess
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Sound Designer— Ben Sussman
Cast
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Phèdre— Jenny Bacon
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Ismene— De Anna N.J. Brooks
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Aricia— Chaon Cross
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Hippolytus— James Elly
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Theseus— James Krag
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Enone— Elizabeth Laidlaw
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Theramenes— Scott Parkinson
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Panope— Nicole Wiesner
