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Iphigenia... Notes

Iphigenia Point Blank: Story of the First Refugee, A film opera, is adapted from Euripides’ Iphigenia plays and ancient Greek laments from the Trojan War epics. The play follows Iphigenia, the first refugee depicted in western drama, through 2,500 years of history and across contemporary war zones to interrogate the current refugee crisis and change the ending of her story.

This production contains strong adult language and references to sexual and physical violence. Incense will be used throughout the performance.

This production is part of the Iowa Partnership in the Arts program. This program was established in 1992 to support the creation of major new works of theatrical art. Nationally- and internationally-respected guest artists collaborate with students and faculty to present adventuresome new works, many of which have gone on to be productions throughout the country. This program is part of a long tradition of UI faculty and students collaborating with professional artists to develop new work.

Cast

Cast of Iphigenia Point Blank

Role	Name
Iphigenia	Leela Bassuk*, Crystal Stewart (alternating performances)
Agamemnon	Michael Francis
Wind	Branden Shaw
Female Chorus	Leela Bassuk*, Emily Buttolph*, Melissa Carlson*, Alexis Healey*, Dharmini Piekarska*, Crystal Stewart, Madison Recker*, Amy Rodriguez*, Sarah Skilling*, Claire Wool*
Male Chorus	Jeremy Cline, Jose Alfredo Elizardo, Emily Gumal*, Shahzeb Hussain, Aiden Page*, Alvon Reed, Austin Wicke*

Artistic Team

Artistic Team of Iphigenia Point Blank

Title	Name
Playwright	Lisa Schlesinger
Director	Marion Schoevaert
Composer	Kinan Azmeh
Filmmaker	Irina Patkanian
Camera	Gus Ford
Musical Director	Erik Doucette
Scenic Designer	Tae Sup Lee
Costume Designer	Loyce Arthur**
Assistant Costume Designers	Savanna Genskow*, Chelsea June
Lighting Designer	Bryon Winn**
Assistant Lighting Designer	Ryan McElroy*
Dramaturgs	Art Borreca, Jacob Glass*
Choreographer	George de la Peña, in collaboration with the performers
Assistant Choreographer	Jeremy Cline
Vocal Coach	Mary Coy
Marionette Boat Choreographer	Paul Kalina
Stage Manager	Mariana Tejeda
Assistant Stage Manager	Adam Koob

Musicians

Musicians for Iphigenia Point Blank

Instrument	Name
Violin	Layale Chaker
Cello	Ghyas Zeidieh
Flute	Jeiran Hasan
Percussion	Justin LeDuc
Double Bass	Will Yager

This production has been made possible in part by the University of Iowa Internal Funding Initiatives, the Obermann Center for Advanced Studies, and the Puffin Foundation.

Iphigenia Point Blank: Story of the First Refugee is supported by FACE Contemporary Theater, a program developed by FACE Foundation and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in the United States with the support from the Florence Gould Foundation, Institut français-Paris, the French Ministry of Culture and private donors. Additional support for women artists has been provided by Fondation CHANEL.

Iphigenia Point Blank: Story of the First Refugee is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.

This performance is presented in partnership with Hancher’s Embracing Complexity project, which seeks to build textured knowledge of Islamic cultures, while creating a greater sense of empathy for the experiences of peoples of diverse racial, ethnic, and religious backgrounds.

*Undergraduate student. UI Theatre is dedicated to providing hands-on theatre experience for both undergraduate and graduate students.
**Member of the United Scenic Artists, Local 829.

Tickets

Tickets are available through the Hancher Box Office.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact the Hancher Box Office in advance at 319.335.1158.

Production Photos

Photo courtesy of Gus Ford