The classic myth of Orpheus has made its way to Barboursville.
This month, Four County Players presents “Eurydice,” by Sarah Ruhl. In “Eurydice,” Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking beauty, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.
The local production stars Kate Johnson as Eurydice; Robert Wray as her father; Alex Griffith as Orpheus; Derby Thomas as Lord of the Underworld; Joey Wharton as Big Stone; Katterina Sparrer as Little Stone and Amy Hamburger as Loud Stone.
Devynn Thomas serves as director with Laurie Lowrance as the producer. Meg Hoover is production stage manager with Kerry Moran as scenic designer. Nick Edelman is the carpenter, Katie Hutchins serves as sound designer with David Hutchins as sound engineer. Karen Schlicht is costume designer with Anna Grey Hogan as hair and makeup designer. Properties designer is Wyatt Thomas, Edward Warwick White serves as intimacy coordinator and Karen Zimet is board operator.
Theater operations manager is Jennifer Phelps, production manager and marketing director is Warwick White, assistant production manager is Devynn Thomas and technical director is Nicholas Edelman.
“Eurydice” will be performed Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. May 8-23 with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. May 10-24. Tickets are $15 general admission. This play contains discussions/depictions of death, grief, bereavement, and loss of a loved one. This production will also make use of a strobe lighting effect.
“Eurydice” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit fourcp.org or call the box office at (540) 832-5355.
