Firehouse News
‘Eurydice’ Opens Thursday September 18, 2008!
posted on September 16, 2008
CHECK OUT THE REVIEWS:
Richmond Times Dispatch - ‘Eurydice a perfect balance of playfulness, poignancy’
Style Weekly - ‘The Firehouse has outdone itself, and if this standard is met through the season it will be the place to see a show’
WCVE, NPR - ‘Eurydice at the Firehouse Theatre Project is magical, poetic, and amazing’
Firehouse Theatre Project presents Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl. The play opens FTP’s 2008-09 Season on Thursday, September 18, and runs through Saturday, October 11. Directed by Rusty Wilson and featuring Laine Satterfield as the titular character, Joe Inscoe as her Father, Chris Hester as her lover Orpheus, and Andy Boothby, Larry Cook, Lauren Cook, and Jenny Hundley as the chorus.
Eurydice ushers in the most unique and complex technical elements ever seen at The Firehouse, including pools of water and rain, as executed by set/lighting designers Phil Hayes and Rich Mason.
On the day Eurydice is to marry her true love Orpheus, a tragic misstep sends her plummeting to the surreal depths of the Underworld. Memories are forbidden in this world of the dead, but an unexpected reunion with her father vividly awakens Eurydice’s mind with the love she felt in Life. When Orpheus braves the gates of hell to find her, Eurydice must painfully decide whether to remain with her father or return to her Earthly love. A modern tale of loss and love, Eurydice is the classic myth of Orpheus retold from the heroine’s point of view, abounding with surprising plot twists and quirky humor.
Director Rusty Wilson previously directed last season’s Mr. Marmalade by Noah Haidle, featuring Laine Satterfield, Andy Boothby (Richmond Theatre Critics Circle Award Nominee - Best Actor, Play), and Larry Cook. Joe Inscoe was last seen on the Firehouse stage in Curse of the Starving Class by Sam Shepard. Chris Hester (RTCC Award Nominee - Best Supporting Actor, Musical) starred in last summer’s hit production of Reefer Madness: The Musical by Dan Studney and Kevin Murphy.
Tickets: Individual - $25; Seniors - $22; Student - $10 with valid ID. Tickets may be purchased by clicking here, or by calling the 24-hour ticket line at 1-800-595-4TIX (595-4849).
Showtimes: 8:00 p.m. Thursdays - Saturdays; Sunday matinees 9/28 and 10/5 at 4:00 p.m. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.
Special Events: Thursday, September 18 - Opening Night Reception - provided after the show by Bacchus. Friday, September 19 - Talk Back Night - join the director, cast, and designers after the show for a discussion about the production. Thursday, September 25 - Wine Tasting - Doors open at 7:00 for a special wine tasting provided by Strawberry Street Vineyard. Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
For more detailed information about Eurydice, including cast and crew bios, click here.
(Photos by Jay Paul. Pictured are Laine Satterfield as Eurydice, Chris Hester as Orpheus, and Joe Inscoe as Father)