BURKE THEATRE SEASON TICKET MEMBERS
Michella Bare
The Belshan Family
Laura Beckman
Kathleen Blake
Kari Dembowski
Suzanne Kleveter
Stacy Lawson
Kerri Lehman
Jodi Loux
Kim Perkins
The Tiemann Family
SPECIAL THANKS
DeAnn Hanisch, for painting assistance
Rob Hiatt (The Bike Rack), for tricycle donation
Jack Lammers, for light design
Joe Mokrycki, for sound assistance
Leah Skorupa-Mezger, for costume assistance and rental
Burke Stagecraft Class, for set building
Heartland Scenic, for sound assistance
All Burke Theatre Parent Volunteers
DIRECTOR'S NOTES
The myth of Orepheus and Eurydice explores the depths someone will go for who they love. In Sarah Ruhl's adaptation there is the added exploration of the love between not just someone you love romantically, but the love between a parent and their child. This play asks what is the true meaning of sacrifice, both as a spouse and a parent. And when the ending isn't what you want, was it still worth the risk?
As always, I am incredibly proud of all the students on stage and backstage, so much of the production is their creation. From building and sewing the costumes, finding the sound effects, writing music, painting the set, assisting with directing and choreography, researching the play and showing up to help make this show a reality.
