English Theatre Leipzig's Eurydice
We'll send you to the underworld with Orpheus and Eurydice - to the river of forgetfulness
Eurydice is an adaptation of the myth of Orpheus in the underworld - told from the other perspective, through the eyes of Eurydice, the play reflects on life, loss, and the power of remembrance. A significant role in the story is … Show more
What is this project all about?
The English Theatre Leipzig turns to Greek mythology in its newest production and presents Sarah Ruhl's Eurydice from the year 2003, a retelling of the myth of Orpheus in the underworld.
Eurydice and Orpheus celebrate their wedding, when Eurydice dies and finds herself in the underwold. Because she was dipped into the river of forgetfulness, Lethe, she has lost all her memories. She meets her father - a character newly created by Sarah Ruhl - who managed to… Show more
What is the project goal and who is the project for?
Our goal is to build a mystical and impressive set. Part of this is the river of forgetfulness. We plan to build a structure that'll allow us to have running water and thus a representation of the river on stage, in the shape of a well.
So we call upon all theatre lovers, patrons of the arts, Anglophiles, and supporters of English Theatre Leipzig and Neues Schauspiel Leipzig to help us create something truly special!
Why would you support this project?
It is our mission to bring quality English-language theatre to Leipzig and Leipzig into the theatre, so our shows are produced and put on entirely by volunteers ranging from professionals to first-timers.
By supporting us, you're enabling us to continue on this path, help realize the production of what we are sure will be an amazing show, and by extension also support our home theatre, Neues Schauspiel Leipzig, which has been a reliable partner of ETL since… Show more
How will we use the money if the project is successfully funded?
The collected donations will go toward the production of Eurydice, first and foremost the construction of the well, as well as other scene elements, to put together an impressive and mystical set. A small portion will also be allocated for production and shipping of the perks.
The secondary goal would enable us to cover costume costs, as well as part of the printing costs for posters and programmes.
Who are the people behind the project?
Eurydice Cast & Crew
Cast:
Eurydice - Georgia Wilkinson
Orpheus - Danny Coposescu
Eurydice's Father - Matthew Hendershot
Lord of the Underworld - Glenn Abel
Little Stone - Abigail Akavia
Big Stone - Jamie Grasse
Loud Stone - Emily Wessel
Production Crew:
Director - Julia Kragh
Assistant Director - Justin Sands
Costume Designer - Thea Wagner
Set and Light Designer - Peter Klippell
Music - Parwaneh
Producer - Andréa Davina Tabary
Grafic Design - Matthew Hendershot
Mark… Show more
The all-or-nothing crowdfunding was successfully financed and completed
Denis (co-founder of Startnext)