Edited and Translated by Albert Bermel and Ted Emery
The play that inspired Puccini’s famous opera, Turandot tells the legendary story of the Ice Princess whose love of liberty makes her reject the bonds of marriage. Unable to persuade her father to let her stay unwed, she hits on a plan sure to discourage suitors throughout the land: anyone rash enough to seek her hand must answer three riddles. She will marry the man who answers correctly; but he who tries and fails will be beheaded. And as the ramparts of the palace fill up with the lost heads of the amorous, along comes a handsome prince who will not be beaten. But as this fantastical, commedia dell-arte comedy soon reveals, in the ageless power-struggle of the sexes, winning is losing—at least when it comes to love.
Guest Director: John Van Burek
Guest Set and Costume Designer: Ritirong Jiwakanon
Guest Lighting Designer: Paul Mathiesen
Composer and Musical Director: Alexander Ferguson
Movement Coach: Peter Balkwill
Choreographer: Melissa Young
Stage Manager: Rena McLeod
Cast: Kate Braidwood, Elicia Cronin, Annette Dreeshen, Adrianne Dunsmore, Silena-Ann Ewen, Alexander Ferguson, Jay Hindle, Katie Hood, Erin Hoyt, Kate Humble, Ben Lawrence, Monica McGarry, Tom Middleditch, Emma Miller, Mitch Pollock, Tina Rogers, Katie Siney, Jeff Stubbs, Celine Stubel, Karen Taylor, Nathan Whims, Chad Wood and Melissa Young.
November 15 - December 1, 2001
Matinee - Saturday, December 1- 2pm
Pre-Show Lecture - November 16 - 7pm
Dinner Theatre Evening - November 20
I am painting the floor.
Princess Turandot
The celebration scene in Act II
The riddle scene in Act I
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