Bacchae 2.1
Directed by Patrick Derrickson, this senior thesis by Charles Mee brought Greek tragedy to modern day. Between cross-dressing, double-ended dildos, and a drag-queen Dionysus, this was certainly a show to remember!
10/22/2014
Liz Wiley appears contemplative during choreography.
Olivia Libowitz as Agave mourns the death of her son.
Olivia Libowitz leads the pack of Bacchae.
Anna Gjersten looks at the scene splayed before her.
The Bacchae attack!
As the show continued, many of the Bacchae moved about the grass to create an ever-stimulating performance.
The Bacchae gather together in the mountains.
Emily Klein engages in a dramatic moment.
Emily Klein is moved to rage by the spirit of Dionysus.
Liz Wiley holds the most provocative prop during the show–a hot pink double-ended dildo.
The Bacchae undress Nick Coviello during his transformation.
Nick Coviello remains cool during a particularly stressful speech.
Andrew Wells as Dionysus falls to his knees with passion.
The Bacchae come together and prepare for the arrival of Dionysus.
Many of the Bacchae could be found throughout the show lounging on the grass.
The cast directly interacts with audience members before and during the performance.