Reviewed and Recorded by Tracey Paleo, Gia On The Move
In every way…
Shakespeare’s JULIUS CAESAR is less about the man and more about power, allegiance, rivalry, actions and consequences. All of that unleashes wildly in the second act. And you really cannot beat the experience that Independent Shakespeare has created.
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JULIUS CAESAR
by William Shakespeare
July 5 – July 30
Wednesday – Sunday @ 7:00 pm
Independent Shakespeare‘s first production in the park of Shakespeare’s gritty political thriller.
Rome teeters on the brink of civil war as Caesar’s ambition for a crown threatens the stability of the Republic. This fast-paced performance explores how propaganda and technology can be used to manipulate the populace. Your own values may be tested as you get pulled into a world of power struggles and intrigue.
This production portrays violence and self-violence, uses stage blood and fog, includes a gun shot, contains adult themes, and has flashing lights.
THE COMPANY
Julius Caesar: David Melville*
Calpurnia, his wife: Carene Rose Mekertichyan*
Marcus Brutus, a senator: William Elsman*
Portia, his wife: Jacqueline Misaye*
Lucius, their servant: Jordan Anderson
Caius Cassius, a senator: Sabra Williams*
Marc Antony, a general: Hiwa Chow Elms*
Casca, a senator: Richard Azurdia*
Cinna, a senator: Daniel De Young*
Decius Brutus, a senator: Kelvin Morales*
Metellus Cimber, a senator: Carene Rose Mekertichyan*
Trebonius, a senator: Patrick Batiste*
Cinna the Poet: Kelvin Morales*
A Soothsayer: Daniel De Young*
Octavius, heir to Caesar: Patrick Batiste*
Lepidus, a general: Daniel De Young*
Citizens: Jordan Anderson, Richard Azurdia*, Patrick Batiste*,
Daniel De Young*, Jacqueline Misaye*
Stage Manager: Jenny Jihee Park*
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PRODUCTION TEAM
Playwright: William Shakespeare
Direction: David Melville
Costume Design: Ruoxuan Li
Lighting Design: Bosco Flanagan
Master Carpenter: Philip Briggs
Scenic Painter: Natalie Morales
Sound Design/Composition: David Melville
Video: Janet Lê
SEASON STAFF
Production Manager: Gabby Bruno
Associate Producer: Cary Reynolds
House Managers: Khalil Lowry, Rachel McVay
Los Angeles County Dept. of Arts & Culture Intern: Sam Deetjen
Occidental College Interns: Ella Espiritu, Poni O’Keefe
Crew: Aurora “Ace” Cordero-Melo
SPECIAL THANKS
Julius Caesar Blood Sponsor: Gillian Wagner
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Donkey Head Sponsor: Leonora Pitts
Season images: Keturah Bishop
This production is approximately two hours, fifteen minutes long with one 15 minute intermission.
Photo credit: left to right: Patrick Batiste (Trebonius), Richard Azurdia (Casca), William Elsman (Marcus Brutus), Daniel De Young (Cinna), Kelvin Morales (Decius Brutus)
*Appearing through the courtesy of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
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