May 5 - 21, 2023
THE GRACIOUS SISTERS
By Alice Austen
A free adaptation of The Eumenides, by Aeschylus
Directed by Matt Daniels
When archaeological intern Alice falls down an ancient Greek rabbit hole, she discovers the aftermath of a violent murder, with the goddesses of vengeance, or “Furies,” chasing down the accused to exact bloody retribution. Athena, the goddess of wisdom (and war), persuades the Furies that the accused should have a fair trial before a jury. When the jury is divided in a split decision, all must come to terms with the balance of a desire for vengeance, and the need for grace.
Runtime
90 minutes, no intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 13+
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterSponsored by
May 5 - 21, 2023
THE GRACIOUS SISTERS
By Alice Austen
A free adaptation of The Eumenides, by Aeschylus
Directed by Matt Daniels
When archaeological intern Alice falls down an ancient Greek rabbit hole, she discovers the aftermath of a violent murder, with the goddesses of vengeance, or “Furies,” chasing down the accused to exact bloody retribution. Athena, the goddess of wisdom (and war), persuades the Furies that the accused should have a fair trial before a jury. When the jury is divided in a split decision, all must come to terms with the balance of a desire for vengeance, and the need for grace.
Runtime
90 minutes, no intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 13+
Location
Milwaukee Youth Arts CenterSponsored by
The Gracious Sisters
Young Company Cast
(in order of appearance)
Pythia, a mortal, Oracle of Apollo, REILEY FITZSIMMONS
Alice, a mortal, ANGEL RIVERA
Apollo, a god, ZACHARY NOWACEK
Orestes, a mortal, son to Clytemnestra, JOHN EASH-SCOTT
Hermes, a god, TERYNN ERBY-WALKER
Tisiphone, a fury, SILVER ANDERSON
Alecto, a fury, ROSE CAMPBELL
Megaera, a fury, HAZEL DYE
Clytemnestra, a spirit, onetime Queen of Mycenae, ELENA MARKING
Athena, a goddess, TERYNN ERBY-WALKER
Understudies
Pythia, Clytemnestra, Tisiphone, Furies, GABRIELA BASTARDO
Alice, Athena, Furies, MARA HOLZEN
Orestes, LIO LANDIS
Apollo, ENZO LITZ
Artistic & Creative Team
Director/Director of Young Company, MATT DANIELS
Assistant Director, LEO MADSON
Scenic Designer, MADELYN YEE
Sound Designer, DEREK BUCKLES
Lighting Designer, MARION FRANK
Costume Designer, LYNDSEY KUHLMANN
Stage Manager, CARRIE JOHNS
Assistant Stage Manager, ISAAC HOPPER