The Penelopiad
by Margaret Atwood

Ohio University Forum Theatre
October 2015

Director: David Haugen
Scenic Design: Glenn Pepe
Lighting Design: Zach Weeks
Costume Design: Natalia de la Torre
Sound Design: Megan Culley
Projection Design: Nathan Davis

Water is a recurring theme within Penelopiad. Draped fabric can look like flowing water or the mountains of Ithaca, Penelope’s home. With the help of lighting, this set easily shifts between locations while still representing the powerful female spirit of Penelope. Fabric was also used for the shroud weaving and the hanging of the maids was accomplished with aerial silks that dropped from above. Images were projected onto the fabric for key moments within the play.

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