presents
Caged Birds
DIRECTOR
Ella Marchment
ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS
Kevin Rose
Dasia-Marie Mitchell
CHOREOGRAPHER
Lindsay Browning
CONDUCTORS
Tim Robblee
Karen Keating
EDGE ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR
Jonathan Newman
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Kit Wilder
SOUND DESIGNER
Maggie Waite
DRAMATURG
Jewel Moore
REHEARSAL PIANIST
Young Hye Min
November 9–11, 2023
Glaize Studio Theatre
Shenandoah Conservatory
This production contains depictions of physical and emotional anger, as well as confinement and capture. Contact the Box Office or speak with an usher for more information.
Joy Boy
Julius Eastman (1940–1990)
arr. Jonathan Newman
Text by Ella Marchment
Claybird's Lullaby
Santa Ratniece (b. 1977)
Text by Maya Angelou
Realm Variations
Meredith Monk (b. 1942)
Vespers for a New Dark Age
Missy Mazzoli (b. 1980)
Text by Matthew Zapruder
Joy Boy (Reprise)
Julius Eastman (1940–1990)
arr. Jonathan Newman
Text by Ella Marchment
Post-performance Talk-back
Thursday, November 9
Friday, November 10
Glaize Studio Theatre
Stick around after the performance for a special talk-back with members of the creative team, including Ella Marchment, Jonathan Newman, Tim Robblee and Karen Keating.
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