a fresh look at APARTHEID

The Syringa Tree

directed by alexBisker

by pamelaGien

may 7-10 , 2009
8pm Th-Sat, 2 pm Sun

arthur miller theatre

 

synopsis

The end of Apartheid in South Africa is the back drop for this beautiful exploration of family, relationships, and the struggle for equality. A young white girl must reconcile her privileged upbringing in the wake of great changes and turmoil in her beloved but troubled country.

staff

production staff

Director: Alex Bisker
Producer: Andrea Van Heerde
Assistant Director/Stage Manager: Alexa Ducsay
Assistant Stage Manger/Graphic Designer: Amy Plouff
Costume Designer: Shawn McCulloch
Set Designer: Michael Bou-Maroun
Lighting Designer: Betsy Lynch
Sound Designer: Matt Glenn
House Manager: Pam Wenzel

cast

Elizabeth Grace - SARAH COMBS
Salamina - ANGELICIA (ANGEL) MORTON
Eugenie Grace - MARY KOWALSKI
Dr. Isaac Grace - MARK BATELL
Zephyr/Peter/Pietros/Dubike - SHA JAMES BEAMON
Loeska - ELIANA PIPER
Moliseng /Iris - TIFFANY WILLIAMS
Dominee - GORDON BARNETT
Grandpa George/Doctor at Hospital - ED KOSTER
Sargeant Potgieter/ John Grace/Father Montford/Andrew - DAVID WIDMAYER
Granny Elizabeth/Mrs. Biggs - LYN DAVIDGE

extras

Syringatree.com

Preview of The Syringa Tree from the Ann Arbor News, May 5, 2009
Review of The Syringa Tree from the Ann Arbor News, May 8, 2009