A Particle of Dread (Oedipus Variations)

Production: A Particle of Dread (Oedipus Variations)
By Sam Shepard
Directed by Jeff Kirwan
Production Dates: May 23 – June 8, 2025
Location: Theatreworks, 2085 Monroe Ave.
Times: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm
Price: Tickets: $25.00 Adults, $20.00 Seniors, Students & Military
Contact: 901-484-3467, www.NewMoonTheatre.org

Synopsis:
As a young man, Oedipus is told by a seer that he will grow up to K*ll his own father and marry his mother. He flees from home to avoid this terrible fate, but there is no escape—the dreadful prophecy finally catches up with him. Celebrated playwright Sam Shepard reimagines this Ancient Greek tale as a modern thriller. A murder is committed. Who is the victim? Who is responsible? What are the consequences for generations to come? There are many versions of the crime in this intriguing tale. People are hiding from the truth, even when it stares them in the face.
Cast
Oedipus/Otto. . . . . Chris Davis
Randolph-. . . . . Brandon Lewis
Harrington. . . . . Benny McCluskey
Laius/Larry/Langos. . . . . Mark Pergolizzi
Del/Traveler/Maniac . . . . . John Reynolds
Jocasta/Jocelyn. . . . . Chelsea Robinson
Antigone/Annalee. . . . . Courtney Sage
Swing. . . . . Steven Ladon
Swing. . . . . Alison Reingold

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