Caryl Churchill's 1990 drama resulted from a trip to Romania, not long after the December 1989 Romanian Revolution. Developed with students from London's Central School of Drama, this is an incisive portrait of a society in turmoil that focuses on two families to reveal what life is like under a totalitarian regime and what results when the regime collapses. The play's brief scenes are almost cinematic in their presentation of events as seen by ordinary people trying to live in peace.
Directed by Kaela Mei-Shing Garvin
Co-sponsored by Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.
PERFORMANCES
November 21 and 22 and December 5 and 6 at 7:30 pm
November 23 and December 7 at 2 pm
Post-show conversation - Sunday, November 23
Friday, December 5 is SALEM NIGHT. Free admission for Salem residents. This event takes place in our mainstage theater, no advance reservation required.
TICKETS
$15 general/$10 seniors/free for all students with student ID and under 18.
Admission is free for Salem State students, faculty and staff. Valid university must be presented at the box office to claim your ticket.
For mature audiences.
“Mad Forest” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
For access and accommodation information, visit
https://www.salemstate.edu/access or email
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CAST
Lauren Abramson - Florina/Flower Seller
Pandora Benedito - Rodica/Angel
Logan Broadway - Securitate/Wayne/Ghost
Lola Cassino - Lucia/Student Doctor
Lauren Pearl Donahue Soldier/Dog/Aunt
Dylan Fort - Swing
Brianna Gambill - Swing
Calista Gumuchian - Irina/Grandmother/Girl Student
Cameron Holmes - Gabriel/Boy Student 2
Christina Izaguirre - Flavia/Grandmother/House Painter
Rayniel Lara - Soldier/Toma/Waiter
Dylon Medeiros - Ianos/Painter
Mez Mezzapelle - Priest/Vampire/Sore Throat/Bulldozer Driver
Savannah Mitchell - Swing
Max Ocampo - Radu/Securitate Officer
Christopher Allan Poe - Bogdan/Boy Student 1
Chris Raney - Mihai/Translator
Jaidyn Walter - Doctor/Patient/Grandfather
Christa Washburn - Swing
PRODUCTION TEAM
Voice and Text Director
Ginger Eckert
Fight Choreographer
Alex Jacobs
Dance Choreographer
Jaidyn Walter
Costume Designer
Ali Filipovich
Lighting Designer
Amanda Fallon
Scenic Designer
Ryan Goodwin
Sound Designer
Topher Morris
Props Manager
Stacey Horne-Harper
Stage Manager
Jennifer O’Connell
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