
The Gospel at Colonus
Adaptation and Original Lyrics by Lee Breuer
Adapted Lyrics by Lee Breuer and Bob Telson
Music by Bob Telson
Directed by Mark J.P. Hood and Charles Newell
with Associate Director TaRon Patton
May 12, 2023 — Jun 11, 2023
Tickets“Whether you’re a monotheist or a polytheist or no theist at all, it will speak to you, and you might answer back, dancing and clapping and lifting your own voice.” -The New York Times
Soulful and stirring, this one-of-a-kind theatrical event breathes new life into the Oedipus myth with a score of powerful gospel music. A bold collaboration from an extraordinary team led by Mark J.P. Hood and Charles Newell, The Gospel at Colonus builds upon the strengths and experiences of its artists to bring this redemptive musical celebration to life on Chicago’s South Side.
Accessible performances:
- June 10, 2023 at 2:00pm/Touch Tour at 12:30pm (Touch Tour/Audio Description)
- June 11, 2023 at 2:00pm (Open Captioning)
- June 11, 2023 at 7:30pm (ASL Interpretation)
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Based on an adaptation of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus in the version by Robert Fitzgerald and incorporating passages from both Sophocles’ Oedipus Rex and Antigone in the versions by Dudley Fitts and Robert Fitzgerald, which are published as The Oedipus Cycle of Sophocles, a Harvest/HBJ Book, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.
Photo of Jessica Brooke Seals, Ariana Burks, Cherise Thomas, Kelvin Roston Jr., Mark Spates Smith, Aeriel Williams, Kai A. Ealy, Juwon Tyrel Perry, and Shari Addison by Joe Mazza.
Artistic Team
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Adaptation, Original Lyrics, Adapted LyricsLee Breuer
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Music, Adapted LyricsBob Telson
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Director, Music DirectorMark J. P. Hood
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DirectorCharles Newell
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Associate DirectorTaRon Patton
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Assistant DirectorHailey Brunson
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Associate Music Director, Conductor, Keyboards, OrganMahmoud Khan
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Scenic DesignerJohn Culbert
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Costume DesignerRaquel Adorno
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Lighting DesignerKeith Parham
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Sound DesignerSarah Ramos
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Movement DesignerCristin Carole
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Production DramaturgWenke (Coco) Huang
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Oedipus Trilogy DramaturgGabrielle Randle-Bent
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Stage ManagerKate Ocker
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Assistant Stage ManagerNatalie Cohen
Cast
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OedipusKelvin Roston, Jr.
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CreonTimothy Edward Kane
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AntigoneAeriel Williams
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PolyneicesKai A. Ealy
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IsmeneAriana Burks
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TheseusMark Spates Smith
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Choragos, SoloistShari Addison
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ChoragosEric A. Lewis
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The Friend, ChorusJuwon Tyrel Perry
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Evangelist, ChorusJessica Brooke Seals
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Chorus, Vocal SupervisorCherise Thomas
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ChorusJerica Exum
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ChorusShantina Lynet’
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ChorusIsaac Ray
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ChorusEva Ruwé
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