Danton's Death takes place as part of CalArts MAYhem on May 2 and 3! Over one whirlwind weekend, enjoy a program encompassing our World Music and Dance Festival, the Artisan Pop Up Market, MFA Open Studios, the Spring Dance Concert, and much more.
Visit the MAYhem website for the full list of events.
Georges Danton stands as the voice of reason during the bloody flurry of The Terror. In spite of years garnering the admiration of friends and foes alike, The Revolution has finally picked him as its next great enemy. With his fate anchored to the executioner, Danton searches for comfort in the company of his friends, wife, and lovers; but despite his many allies, Danton cannot overcome his horror at France’s insistence to eat itself alive. Though Danton may refuse to fear the guillotine, in the end, he must accept his fear of death.
Please note: This performance contains themes relating to suicide and execution as well as some sexually nuanced content. Smoke and haze are used throughout this production.
PERFORMANCES:
Thursday, May 1 | 8 pm
Friday, May 2Â | 8 pm
Saturday, May 3 | 2 pm
Saturday, May 3 | 8 pm
Monday, May 5 | 8 pm
Tuesday, May 6Â | 8 pm
Wednesday, May 7Â | 8 pm
Thursday, May 8Â | 8 pm
Friday, May 9 | 8 pm
CAST:
Danton - Christopher Alexander Martin
Robespierre - Ashwath Ram
Saint Just - Rio Rasch
Camille - Karo Dzhgalian
Lucille - Eva Clare Hendricks
Julie - Zoe Hertzberg
Herault - Seth McIntyre
Lacroix - Bertrand Williams
Phillipeau - Jared Perez
Marion - Kami Loertscher
Adelaide - Cordelia Leigh
Rosalie - Dominique Aguayo-White
Thomas Paine and Others - Kevin Sheahan
Legendre and Others - Joseph Curry
Herman and Others - Sam Sutton
Fouquier and Others - Austin Peyton
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CREATIVE TEAM:
Director - Hunter Mahmoud Abal
Scenic Designer - Ariel Ling-An Huang
Lighting Designer - Jackson Funke
Costume Designer - Jolisa Osborn-Polakoff
Sound Designer - Jonathan Flikkie
Video Designer - Wei-Fang Chang
Technical Director - James Gingold
Producer - Park Lytle
Stage Manager - Sam Millette
Associate Production Manager - Grisis Yu
Assistant Director - Anne Kelly
Assistant Scenic Designer - Arushi Kejariwal
Assistant Scenic Designer - Yixin Bai
Assistant Costume Designer - Odessa Newman
Assistant Lighting Designer - Kiana Cowles Meyer
Assistant Technical Director - Tahvo Stephan
Assistant Stage Manager - Darby Huffaker
Assistant Stage Manager - Isabella Bluesky Brewer
Tech Assistant Stage Manager - Isabel Peña
