Emperor of the Moon
Directed by Kathryn Walsh, written by Aphra Behn
Thursday, July 11th - Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Thursday through Sunday at 7:30 p.m. outdoors on the Ent Center lawn with special indoor performances on Fridays.
When the eccentric Doctor Baliardo grows convinced of an advanced society on the moon, he insists that his daughters accept no earthly suitors and instead hold out for— you guessed it—moon-men. In the time-honored tradition of young lovers, the daughters do what any of us would: recruit some bumbling servants, dress up as interstellar emissaries, and set out to con their way into Baliardo’s blessing as hijinks ensue! Full of shenanigans and devoid of redeeming social value, Emperor of the Moon rounds out the season with joy and hilarity.
Aphra Behn’s Restoration romp sprinkled with a dash of classical commedia dell’arte farce will be set outdoors against the backdrop of the Colorado Springs summer. Join director Kathryn Walsh (Little Women, Twelfth Night), local favorite, actor Sammie Joe Kinnett, and a stellar cast for it.
*UCCS students receive free admission to all Theatreworks productions. Contact the Box Office with your student ID number handy to receive your complimentary ticket.
Cast
Alphabetical by last name.
Michael Augenstein (Dr. Baliardo)
Will Choy Edelson (Don Cinthio)
Danté Finley (Elaria)
Sammie Joe Kinnett* (Scaramouche)
Emma Maxfield (Harlequin)
Christian Ray Robinson* (Don Charmante)
Sierra Miguela Tune (Bellamante & others)
Creative Team
Kathryn Walsh |
Director |
Garth Moritz* |
Stage Manager |
Skylar Campbell |
Asst Stage Manager |
Pheobe Boynton |
Costume Designer |
Josh Hemmo |
Lighting Designer |
Chelsea Boucher |
Scenic Designer/Props Coordinator |
Jeremiah Walter |
Sound Designer/Composer |
Join the Conversation
Scholar & Designer Chats
Thursday evenings, 45 minutes before the show
Casual encounter with directors and designers from the production, as well as scholars expert in questions surrounding our plays!
Actor Interchange
After select Sunday matinees
Actors from the production discuss their process with enthusiastic audience members.
Community Conversations
After select Saturday matinees
Theatre staff, local experts, and community leaders discuss our shared experience of the production.
Prologue
First Sunday matinees, 2:30-3:30 p.m. and various
Dr. Kevin Landis curates both national conversations about the theatre and discussions of the productions, before Theatreworks and UCCS Theatre & Dance first Sunday performances, as well as select dates throughout the year.
