Pericles
November 30, 2014
January 18, 2015
in CST's Courtyard Theater
by William Shakespeare
directed by David H. Bell
Highly recommended… an extraordinary and magical experience that helps us to appreciate Shakespeare anew.
–Stage and Cinema
The Play
Stratford Festival's Ben Carlson again treads the boards of CST's stage following turns as Macbeth, Hamlet (Jeff Award, Best Actor) and the outrageously funny Frank in The School for Lies. Chicago Tribune hails "few can match him…one of North America’s best classical performers." In Shakespeare's most fantastical tale, Pericles embarks on a tempest-tossed quest in search of adventure, wealth and family. As he travels to parts unknown, our hero is confronted by villains, pirates, goddesses and kings. In the end, he discovers an essential truth—the renewal of love and life itself.
WATCH & LISTEN
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The Story
Pericles comes to Antioch to guess a riddle from the King. If correct, he'll win the hand of the Princess. If not, he will be put to death.
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Q&A with the Director
Celebrated Director David H. Bell returns to Chicago Shakespeare and talks about his inspiration for CST's first production of Pericles.
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Critical Acclaim
Read what people in Chicago and beyond are saying about this "highly entertaining and fantastical odyssey".
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The Players
Creative Team
David H. Bell Director
Henry Marsh Original Music
Ethan Deppe Music Director
Scott Davis Scenic Designer
Nan Cibula-Jenkins Costume Designer
Jesse Klug Lighting Designer
Aaron Rhyne Projections Designer
James Savage Sound Designer
Melissa Veal Wig and Make-up Designer
Susan Felder Verse Coach
Deborah Acker Stage Manager
Calyn P. Swain Assistant Stage Manager
Wesley Truman Daniel Fight Captain / Co-Movement Coordinator
Max Fabian Co-Movement Coordinator
Cast
Lisa Berry Thaisa/Diane
Ben Carlson Pericles
Wesley Truman Daniel Knight/Pirate
Jed Feder Percussion/Lord
Sean Fortunato Antiochus/Lysimachus
Brian Grey Knight/Sailor
Kevin Gudahl Simonides
Ryan Hallahan Leonine/Sailor
Sharriese Y. Hamilton Ensemble
Torrey Hanson Cleon/Escanes
Dion Johnstone Helicanus
Ora Jones Bawd/Lychorida
Emma Ladji Dionyza's Daughter
Ross Lehman Cerimon/Pandar/Fisherman
Eliza Palasz Antiochus' Daughter
Cristina Panfilio Marina
Eric Parks Thailard/Pirate
Marvin Quijada Fisherman/Gentleman
Bri Sudia Denizen of Brothel/Ensemble
Dan Toot Percussion/Ensemble
Derrick Trumbly Boult/Fisheman