November 7 - 24, 2002
Peter Hall
This musical adaptation of George Orwell’s 1945 allegorical novel follows mistreated barnyard animals as they overthrow their human farmer to establish an egalitarian society. When the pigs on the farm slowly and intentionally replace their utopia with a totalitarian dictatorship, they discover the true nature of power.
Director: Edgar Landaº
Musical Direction & Accompaniment: Leo Meza
Featuring: Marie Bain, David Edwardsº, Sharyn Gabrielº, Julie Gawkowskiº, Susie Huarte, Nathaniel Justinianoº, Michelle Ingkavetº, Matthew McCrayº, Michael Nehringº, Ray Paolantonioº, Anthony Powellº, Al Sgroº, John Yelvingtonº, Helen Yeoman
Scenic Designer: David Edwardsº
Lighting Designer: Chris Greulach
Sound Designer: Al Sgroº
Costume Designer: Hallie Dufresne
Mask Designer: Deborah Bird
Banner Designer: Michael Vogel
Stage Manager: Shannon Kern
Associate Mask Designer: Jennifer Lauxº
º Former member of Son of Semele Ensemble.
LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award
Semele – Best Musical (Intimate Venue)
Edgar Landaº – Director of a Musical
LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award Nomination
Marie Bain, David Edwardsº, Sharyn Gabrielº, Julie Gawkowskiº, Susie Huarte, Nathaniel Justinianoº, Michelle Ingkavetº, Matthew McCrayº, Michael Nehringº, Ray Paolantonioº, Anthony Powellº, Al Sgroº, John Yelvingtonº, Helen Yeoman – Ensemble Performance
Anthony Powellº – Choreography
David Edwardsº – Scenic Design (Intimate Venue)
Chris Greulach – Lighting Design (Intimate Venue)
Al Sgroº – Sound Design (Intimate Venue)
