Pericles
Theatre for a New Audience
February 18, 2016
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| Photo courtesy of Theatre for a New Audience |
Pericles is presently
previewing at Theatre for a New Audience.
The production is magnificently directed by Trevor Nunn. It brandishes richly designed costumes by
Constance Hoffman and whimsically composed music and song by Shaun Davey. It is written that this play was a
collaborative work between William Shakespeare and George Wilkes. George Wilkes is believed to have written
about half the script, yet Shakespeare was given full credit when it was first
published in 1609. This production is a
must see for any Shakespeare scholar or enthusiast, or anyone looking to embark
on a daring adventure.
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| The Cast of Pericles with Director, Trevor Nuinn Photo courtesy fo Theatre for a New Audience |
Pericles,
King of Tyre (played by Christian Camargo) seeks the hand of King Antiochus’
daughter (played by Sam Morales). In
order to win her hand, he has to answer a riddle. When he realizes the riddle points to proof
of incest between the King and his impending bride, he embarks on a sea journey
to escape retribution. This extensive
journey leads to a number of perilous adventures, including his meeting Thaisa
(played by Gia Crovatin), who he later weds.
On his return voyage to Tyre, Thaisa dies in childbirth. Stricken with grief, he leaves the infant,
Marina, in the care of trusted fiends Cleon (played by Will Swenson) and
Dionyza (played by Nina Hellman). The
final act is the poignant journey to reunification.
The
play is narrated in verse and song by poet and storyteller, Gower (wonderfully played
by Raphael Nash Thompson). The tale he
weaves contains tempests, pirates, a burial at sea, far off exotic lands, and
noblemen and kings. Nothing is left out
of this adventure. The entire cast is
phenomenal. The overall mood of the play
is light, yet when tragic events happen, they are serious, real, and heartfelt.
Pericles opens at
Theatre for a New Audience on February 25 in downtown Brooklyn. Put it on your must see list!
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| Photo courtesy of Theatre for a New Audience |
Domenick Danza
This is definitely a must see! Raphael Nash Thompson is phenomenal!
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