
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.
Artistic Team
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DirectorJoAnne Akalaitis
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Scenic DesignerGordana Svilar
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Costume DesignerKaye Voyce
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Lighting DesignerJoel Moritz
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Sound DesignerAndre Pluess
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Sound DesignerBen Sussman
Cast
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PhèdreJenny Bacon
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IsmeneDe Anna N.J. Brooks
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AriciaChaon Cross
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HippolytusJames Elly
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TheseusJames Krag
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EnoneElizabeth Laidlaw
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TheramenesScott Parkinson
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PanopeNicole Wiesner