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Phaedra Backwards

OVERVIEW

  • Playwright

    Marina Carr 

  • Author Notes

    An adaptation of the classic myth of Phaedra.

  • Synopsis

    A new re-imagining of the classic myth of Phaedra doomed love for her stepson. 'Phaedra Backwards' subverts the established chronology of previous versions of the myth, moving fluidly between the past, present and future.

  • Play Type

    Adaptation/Translation

    Number Of Acts

    Full-Length

    • Cast size

  • Male

    5

  • Female

    5

  • Total

    10

Original Production

  • Date of First Production

    18 October 2011

  • Production Notes

    First produced by the McCarter Theatre, Princeton.

  • Venue Notes

    First performed at the McCarter Theatre Centre at Princeton University.

Original Cast  
Nanny Susan Blommaert
Theseus Randall Newsome
Minotaur Julio Monge
Ariadne Mariann Mayberry
Aricia Julienne Hanzelka Kim
Phaedra Stephanie Roth Haberle
Minos Sean Haberle
Paisphae Angel Desai
Inventor Christopher Coucill
Hippolytus Jake Silberman
Production Team  
Director Emily Mann
Set Designer Rachel Hauck
Lighting Designer Jeff Croiter
Costume Designer Anita Yavich
Movement Director Peter Pucci
Music & Sound Designer Mark Bennett
Projection Design Peter Nigrini

Unpublished Scripts

Rights Information

  • Territory

    All Territories

  • Rights Type

    All Rights

  • Contact

    The Agency

  • Address

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  • Phone

    + 44 (0)20 7727 1346

  • Email

    info@theagency.co.uk

  • Website

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