Venus’ Daughter (2016)
Produced by
Playwright: Meghan Swaby
Director: Philip Akin
Venue
The Theatre Centre – Franco Boni Theatre
Run
February 14th, 2016 – February 28th, 2016
Synopsis
Venus’ Daughter is a play about the intersection of myths, fables and the realities of how women and their bodies are viewed. Told from many perspectives it weaves together song, comedy and rhythm to create a rich moving drama. (theatrecentre.org)
Cast
| Akosua Amo-Adem | Sara Baartman/Venus Hottentot/Tortoise / Flight Attendant / Customer #1 / Mum |
| Kaleb Alexander | Cesar / DR / Dunlop / Young Customer / The Kid / Uncle Pason / Denise (9 Years Old) / Dr. George Cuvier |
| Meghan Swaby | Denise / Doctor #1 |
Creative Team
| Meghan Swaby | Playwright |
| Philip Akin | Director |
| Joe Pagnan | Set Designer |
| Joe Pagnan | Costume Designer |
| Kaitlin Hickey | Lighting Designer |
| Kaitlin Hickey | Projection Designer |
| Lyon Smith | Sound Designer |
| Esie Mensah | Movement Designer |
| Mel Hague | Dramaturge |
| Tawiah Ben M’carthy | Assistant Director |
Production
| Michael Sinclair | Stage Manager |
| Patrick Lavender | Production Manager |
| David Hoekstra | Head of Properties |
| Sorcha Gibson | Head of Wardrobe |
| Sara Allison | Apprentice Stage Manager |
| JP Faienza | Assistant Production Manager |
| Michael Cooper | Production Photography |
