July 21 – August 8, 2016

by William Shakespeare (adapted by Jonathan Margheim)

Springs Ensemble Theatre explores a different facet of William Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus with an all-female cast. Titus Andronicus, Shakespeare’s earliest tragedy and widely acknowledged as his most violent play, gets a new outlook. Spearheaded by lauded local performer Amy Brooks as the war-weary Titus, the production offers an opportunity for some of Colorado Springs’ most talented actors to dominate the SET stage.

Join SET as we give fresh life to a well-known story. Titus Andronicus (Brooks) returns from a decade-long war victorious, but with twenty-one dead sons. To appease their ghosts, he sacrifices the son of his long-time enemy, Tamora, Queen of the Goths (Crystal Carter). She vows revenge and the resulting spiral of violence threatens the fabric of Rome and exposes just how far two people will go to defend their families.

Directed by SET ensemble member, Jenny Maloney, Titus Andronicus is set in a world where Rome is a shell of its former state. Bringing this world to life is a gifted cast, including performances from local artists: Amy Brooks, Kala Roquemore, Taylor Grzesiek, Jessica Parnello, Michelle Pantle, Alayna Rose Alonge, Brittany Merritt, Laura Fuller, Alicia Franks, Erica Erickson, Milagros Burney, Saundra Bouchie, Kendra Shock and Cheyenne York. Titus Andronicus also includes intense performances from ensemble members Jillmarie Peterson, Brianna G. Pilon, and Holly Haverkorn.

CAST & PRODUCTION TEAM

Cast

Titus Andronicus: Amy Brooks

Tamora, Queen of the Goths: Crystal Carter

Aaron the Moor: Kala Roquemore

Saturninus: Jillmarie Peterson

Bassianus: Brianna G Pilon

Lucius: Taylor Grzesiek

Lavinia: Jessica Parnello

Marcus: Holly Haverkorn

Quintus: Michelle Pantle

Martius: Alayna Rose Alonge

Mutius: Brittany Merritt

Alarbus: Laura Fuller

Chiron: Alicia Franks

Demetrius: Erica Erickson

Young Lucius: Milagros Burney

Nurse: Hannah McCullough

Aemilius: Saundra Bouchie

Publius: Kendra Shock

Clown: Cheyenne York

Production Team

Executive Producer: Jonathan Marghein

Co-Producers: Crystal Carter, Jenny Maloney

Director: Jenny Maloney

Assistant Director: Jodi Papproth

Stage Manager: Kylie Hartnett

Assistant Stage Manager: Kasey Pineda

Fight Choreography: Steve Perkins

Technical Director: Max Ferguson

Set Design: Jenny Maloney, Max Ferguson

Set Construction: Brandon Foster, Brandon Combs, Gabriel Espinoza-Lira

Set Painting: Johnny Radabaugh, Gabriel Espinoza-Lira

Costume Designer: Sarah S Shaver

Costume Construction: Christine Vitale

Costume Assistant: Hannah McCullough

Lighting Designer: Sean Verdu

Sound Design: Bob Morsch

Props: Matt Radcliffe

Special Props Design: Marie Verdu

Weapon Design: Charles Redding

Original Artwork: Greg Reilly

Make-Up Artist: Cheyenne York

Hair: Ethan Gann

Dramaturg: Jodi Papproth

Photography: Broken Glass Photography (Anthony Graham)

Box Office: Emory John Collinson

Poster Design: Matt Radcliffe

Cinematography: Dana Kjeldsen

Program Design: Matt Radcliffe