The cast for SFU’s fall play Ekphrasis, written by 2023 SFU graduate Scott Riner, has been announced.
Ekphrasis is a retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone, transforming Hades into a struggling artist who finds inspiration in Kora, renamed Persephone.
Assistant Professor of Theatre Lance Mekeel said he is eager to work with the cast and Riner. Mekeel noted the play’s unique venue – it will be performed in the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art – and expressed excitement about the non-traditional theatrical space.
The cast list for Ekphrasis includes Elizabeth Fromm, Brenna Kern and Andrew Sill as the Bluebirds. Miranda Weiland will assume the role of Kora/Persephone, while Erin Pyle plays Demeter and John Paul Caroff portrays Hades. Kevin Waite assumes the character of Zeus.
Additional roles include Tessa Paluzzi as Farmer/Gardener, Erin Golding as Captain/Gardener, Logan Kearns as Poet/Gardener and Abrielle Brown, Madi Runk and Lydia Anderson as Greek God(dess)/Gardeners.
Mekeel praised the cast, which includes both upperclassmen and first-year students, for their dedication and contributions during rehearsals.
“Our stage manager, first-year student Delaney Urban, and assistant stage manager, Olivia Rowan, as well as our props designer, Theresa Martz, have all been great leaders in the process,” said Mekeel.
“The whole team is creating a strong ensemble and building a supportive community.”
