Julius Caesar
Produced by: Avant Bard Theatre Adapted and Directed by: Kathleen Akerley Set Design: Elizabeth McFaden Lighting design: Hailey LaRoe* Video/ Media Design: Séamus Miller Sound Design: Neil McFaden
A Modern retelling of Sheakspeare’s Julius Caesar. A show where Caesar himself is present only in name. Set in ‘modern times,’ we examine the effects of constant media/ technologies have on the characters perception of Caesar. The show allows us to watch other watching the show, and manipulating it to reflect specific perspectives. The excels at criticizing those who re-interprate Caesar for our time, while simultaneously doing just that.
Reviews
“Projections, video, and lighting are as much an integral part of the show as the characters.”
“highlighted beautifully by Hailey LaRoe's gorgeous lighting design”