Argonautika 07-08

With her signature style and eye for the epic, director Mary Zimmerman turns her talents to the spectacular tale of Jason and the Argonauts. In their quest for the Golden Fleece, Jason and his crew encounter a world of dangers—frightening sea monsters, hypnotic water nymphs, wicked kings … and a young sorceress named Medea. Amid these fanciful adventures, Zimmerman ponders the nature of loss, love and leadership. Originally mounted by the Lookingglass Theatre Company, Argonautika received rave reviews in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune called it “smart, fresh, endlessly imaginative and thoroughly enjoyable.” Zimmerman returns to the Shakespeare Theatre Company for the first time since her enchanting production of Pericles.

“ A superb ensemble cast … Zimmerman has electrified this enduring tale with just the kind of irreverence, gallows humor, magical charm and sweetness that will tickle the most skeptical heart.”
–Metro Weekly

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Jake Suffian*
Jason

Søren Oliver*
Hercules / Aietes

Andy Murray*
Meleager

Justin Blanchard*
Hylas / Dymas

Allen Gilmore*
Pelias and Others

Jesse J. Perez*
Idmon and Others

Lisa Tejero*
Hera

Sofia Jean Gomez*
Athena

Tessa Klein*
Aphrodite and Others

Ronete Levenson
Andromeda and Others

Atley Loughridge*
Medea

Casey Jackson
Pollux and Others

Chris Kipiniak*
Castor and Others

Jason Vande Brake*
Amycus and Others

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Mary Zimmerman
Writer and Director

Daniel Ostling
Set Designer

Ana Kuzmanic
Costume Designer

John Culbert
Lighting Designer

André Pluess, Ben Sussman
Sound Design and Original Composition

Michael Montenegro
Puppetry Design

Alan Paul
Directorial Assistant

William Shiner*
Stage Manager

Benjamin Royer*
Assistant Stage Manager

Amy Potozkin, Laura Stancyzk
Casting Directors

Merry Alderman
Associate Casting Director

Flying Effects provided by ZFX, Inc.

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