The Scarlet Letter is adapted by Rebecca Zellar and the GreyZelda Theatre Group. Hawthorne’s tale will be told by the group through movement, shadow work, and the original text. The story is about Hester Prynne who confronts ugliness, passion, and the strength of the human spirit when she bears an illegitimate child. Set in a Puritan community at the beginning of our country’s history, the characters’ dilemmas of personal responsibility and all-consuming emotions of guilt, anger, loyalty, and revenge are timeless.
The actors include GreyZelda associates, Elizabeth Styles (Hester Prynne), Meredith Rae Lyons (Pearl), Derek Jarvis (Governor Bellingham/ensemble) and Lisa Baer (Mistress Hibbons/ensemble). The rest of the cast includes Ron Kuzava as Chillingworth, Toby Minor (Dimmesdale), Tim McCormick (ensemble), and Jes Bedwinek (ensemble). The designers of The Scarlet Letter are Heath Hays (set and lights), Kim Katona (photography and shadows) and Robert Filippo (original music and sound). Stacie Barra is the assistant director. Sarah Stec is the graphic designer.
Tickets are $15.00. For tickets, press and professional comps, and additional information, visit www.greyzelda.com or call 773-267-6293. There will be discounted rates on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The website will have all the updated information.
We will also be having a Theater Thursday event on August 31st, through the League of Chicago Theatres. Audience members will be able to arrive at the theatre at 6:30 to join the cast and crew for Sangria, strawberries, and discussions about the creation of the show.
Meredith Rae Lyons as Pearl and Elizabeth Styles as Hester Prynne
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