Thomas Middleton and William Rowley's
The Changeling
October 18 – November 18, 2018
In repertory with The Duchess of Malfi
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 8pm
Saturday at 3pm and 8pm
Sunday at 2pm and 7pm
In this gripping tale, Beatrice-Joanna is eager to marry the man she loves. In order to achieve this freedom, she hires her loathsome servant De Flores to murder her fiancé. When she offers money and jewels to pay him, he refuses, demanding instead her virginity. Though four hundred years old, this dark play presents an all too familiar picture of men’s manipulation and degradation of women.
Join us in the fall of 2018 and explore depraved violence, sexual obsession, and female determination with us in two of the greatest tragedies written for the early modern stage.
A note about content: The staging and discussion of these plays will engage with depictions of sexual assault, mental illness, ableism, and self-harm. Please be advised that gunfire will be used in both shows.
These shows are not recommended for children under the age of 16.
The Lab at Convergence
1819 N. Quaker Lane
Alexandria, VA 22302
2 hours and 20 minutes
Regular Tickets $20
Special Events
Thursday, October 18, 8pm: Pay What You Can Preview – tickets $10 in advance or name your price at the door
Monday, November 5, 8pm: Industry Night – $15 tickets for theatre professionals
Friday, November 9, following the performance: Post-show talkback with the artists
Cast
Charlie Cook Vermandero
Ryan Fields Franciscus / Jasperino
Jared H. Graham Antonio
Musa Gurnis De Flores
Adrianne Knapp Isabella
Steve Lebens Alonzo / Alibius
Ben Peter Alsemero
Danielle Scott Beatrice-Joanna
Rebecca Speas Tomazo / Diaphanta
Ian Blackwell Rogers Lollio
Production Team
Charlene V. Smith Director
Madeline Belknap Costume Designer
Alex Brady Lighting Designer
Genna Beth Davidson Puppetry Designer
Jordan Friend Sound Designer
Casey Kaleba Fight Director
Claire Kimball Dramaturg
Briana Manente Makeup Designer
Daniel Mori Set Consultant
Zach Roberts Music Director
Emily Sucher Intimacy Choreographer
Abby Wasserman Stage Manager
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The 2018-2019 season is supported in part by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, the Nora Roberts Foundation, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
