Theatre Directing

CORIOLANUS.

A semi-staged public reading of Shakespeare's brutal play, exploring the masculinity, industrial war complex and conservatism of the Trump years — with Virgilia and Aufidius played by the same actor. Presented October 22, 2021, made possible by New York City Artist Corps and co-produced by The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center.

Venue: The Flamboyán Theater, The Clemente Center
Year: 2021
City: New York City
Director / Adaptor: Kelly McCready

Coriolanus event poster — flag-draped coffins in a military aircraft hold, with event details for October 22 at The Flamboyán Theatre

Production Photos

Production photo — cast members working on the wooden stage floor at The Flamboyán Theatre, one actor seated on a white wooden box and another kneeling over script pages

Production photo — an actor standing on a white wooden box under the lighting rig while another crosses the stage floor

Production photo — six cast members holding scripts across the stage during the semi-staged reading

Production photo — the nine-person cast lined up across the stage taking their bow

The Cast

Justin ChevalierCaius Marcius Coriolanus
Maya CarterVirgilia / Aufidius
Kelli RuttleVolumnia
David De AlmoMenenius
Ryan BrennanCominius
Emily SuubergSicinius
Monica BellFirst Citizen / Guard / Soldier
Alverneq LindsaySecond Citizen / Guard / Soldier

Links

The Clemente Center event page →