For our final show of 2008, we tackled a well known show with a different twist, an All-Female Julius Caesar. While following the familiar story of the down fall of one of the greatest generals in history, Shakespeare's play also meditates as a modern study of politics. Unchecked ambition, backroom and backalley dealings, and who can sway the masses with the best stump speech. We set this in a post modern world that mixed Roman suggestive and modern costuming and Roman weaponry. This is actually our second treatment of an all-female show as we initally performed 'Caesar' as a spring 'in the schools' show. The idea was so enthusiastically received we revived it for a summer treatment.
One of the show's PR shots: Cassius (Madeleine Pramik, left) and Antony (Kimbery DiPersia) face off in one of the show's battles.
The feast of the Lupercal. Commoners (from left Katherine McPherson, Jennifer Wills, and Nicole Rhatigan) drunkenly celebrate the triumphant return of Caesar.
Picture from Shipyard Park, Hoboken, NJ
Brutus (Jennifer Fouche) broods over the plot to spare or kill Caesar. Picture from Staib Park, Hackensack, NJ
Cassius (Madelline Pramik, left) recruits Casca (Alyssa Grace) into the conspiracy to kill Caesar. Staib Park, Hackensack, NJ
Brutus (Jennifer Fouche, center) addresses the group of discontented conspirators. Shipyard Park, Hoboken, NJ
Caesar (Vivienne Maya, right) warns Marc Antony (Kimberly DiPersia) to be wary of Cassius. Staib Park, Hackensack, NJ
"Cry Havoc" Antony (Kimberly Di Persia) swears revenge over Caesar's body. Shipyard Park, Hoboken, NJ
Brutus and Antony's forces clash. Kenilworth Public Library, Kenilworth, NJ
Endgame: Brutus' soliders lament over the body of their general as Octavius (Jessica Geguzis) welcomes them into her army. Kenilworth Library, Kenilworth, NJ
Cassius (Madeleine Pramik) enlists Casca (Allysa Grace) in the gathering plot against Caesar. Staib Park, Hackensack, NJ
