Cresco
Josette
April 2004 |
Written by Shahin Sayadi – based on novels by Eugene Ionesco
Directed by Shahin Sayadi Music/Composition by Dawn Negus, Andrea McNiven
Cast: Elizabeth Elliott, Darcy Lindzon, Dawn Negus, Natasha MacLellan, Andrea McNiven
Other: Keri Riddell (Stage Manager) Jake Dambergs (lighting design) Kourosh Mahvash (set design)
Synopsis
Based on Eugene Ionesco’s stories #1-4, Josette was a musical and psychological journey that explored a little girl’s ability to communicate while coming to terms with the absence of her mother. To develop the world as seen through Josette’s young and naïve eyes, the company created giant puppet like building blocks, and welcomed local turntablist Andrea MacNevin in a unique theatrical role.
Josette was created collaboratively – a style the company faithfully employs for each show. To develop the world as seen through Josette’s young and naïve eyes, the company created giant puppet like building blocks, and welcomed local turntablist Andrea MacNevin in a unique theatrical role.
MacNevin’s talents added a new and exciting element to the absurd and colourful material. With two turntables in a near ground position, MacNevin scratched her way in to composer Dawn Farrington’s revamped nursery rhymes.
“lonesco’s stories have always been a working tool for me as a director and now I am thrilled to present the absurdist’s ideas in a work that has worn new territory, philosophically and musically for our company.” — Artistic Director – Shahin Sayadi (2004)
