Ion 08-09

In Ion, the Greek playwright Euripides crafts a remarkable romance of loss and reconciliation. Abandoned by his parents, Ion grows up as an orphan at Apollo’s temple. But when his mother appears in search of a prophecy, Ion must confront both his painful past and his unexpected destiny. Euripides’ plot twists and turns with jealousy and revenge before culminating in a reunion scene of deep tenderness and pathos. Ethan McSweeny returns to direct his second Greek tragedy for STC, after his “stunning … acutely theatrical” production of The Persians in 2006 (The Washington Post). He will direct the American premiere of David Lan’s new version, which captures the rich beauty of this neglected masterpiece.

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Aubrey Deeker*
Hermes/Messenger

Keith Eric Chappelle*
Ion

Lisa Harrow*
Creusa

Sam Tsoutsouvas*
Xuthus

Floyd King*
An Old Counselor

Tana Hicken*
Pythia

Colleen Delany*
Athene

Rebecca Baxter*, Lise Bruneau*, Kate Debelack*, Laiona Michelle*, Patricia Santomasso
Chorus

Anthony Jackson, Leigh Jameson, Matthew B. Luceno, Jeffrey Scott, Amanda Tudor
Ensemble
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Ethan McSweeny
Director

Rachel Hauck
Set Designer

Rachel Myers
Costume Designer

Tyler Micoleau
Lighting Designer

Michael Roth
Music/Musical Director/Sound Score

Peter Pucci
Choreographer

Aaron Cromie
Puppet Designer

Ellen O’Brien
Voice and Text Coach

Elizabeth Alman
Associate Voice and Text Coach

David Paul
Assistant Director

Akiva Fox
Literary Associate

Reginald Douglas
Directorial Assistant

James Latus*
Stage Manager

Benjamin Royer*
Assistant Stage Manager

Stuart Howard, Amy Schecter and Paul Hardt
Casting

Merry Alderman
Associate Casting Director

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