The Myths and Hymns Project

The songs of Myths and Hymns are presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

View the cut of Student Devised Work: https://vimeo.com/522944716

Cast

Olivia Berkson
Peter Hoefler
Jack Hopewell
Dallas Jimmar
Audrey Johnson
Devon Lynch
Hallie Malina
Dionysia Placide
Kara Rantovich
Liv Semel
Eve Tjoumakaris
Shayne Vasquez
Alex Werthauer
Lydia Williams

 

Production Team

Billy Bustamante—Director
Jamison Foreman—Music Director
Kelly Fleming—Assistant Director
Joey Rice—Assistant Music Director
Erin Russo—Assistant Choreographer
Adrianna Lombardi—Stage Manager
Sophie Smyczek—Assistant Stage Manager
Amir Gad—Dramaturg
Josh Farner—Editor
Eva Maldonado—Assistant Editor
Rachael Gran—Set Coordinator
Bless Rudisill—Lighting Designer
Noelani Montas—Assistant Lighting Designer
Cassie Allen—Costume Designer

 

University of the Arts

David Yager, President and CEO
Kym Moore, Dean, Ira Brind School of Theater Arts
Justin Lujan, Program Head, Acting
Natalie Robin, Program Head, Theater Design & Technology
Amy Dugas Brown, Program Head, Directing, Playwriting & Production
Katie Donovan, Program Head, Musical Theater
Nick Embree, Set Practicum Faculty
LeVonne Lindsay, Costume Practicum Faculty
Larry Fowler, Sound Practicum Faculty
Lindsay Cram, Associate Producer, Ira Brind School of Theater Arts

 

Director's Note

In the midst of a global pandemic and a revolution for social justice, this group of young theatre makers gathered virtually to explore some of our oldest human stories.  Spread out across the country, isolated from one another,  we examined these stories searching for the things that have always connected us.

What began as an exploration of Adam Guettel’s masterwork, Myths and Hymns quickly grew into a greater creative project.  Armed with a common mission to bring more diverse and timely stories out of the shadows of history, these students worked together to breath new life into Guettel’s beautiful work while also creating five new pieces based on other myths that help shine a light on our current collective circumstance.

History is being made right now.  As we navigate this challenging moment in our history, I’m grateful for the lesson this process taught me: looking back can often light our way forward. 

 

Song List

CHILDREN OF THE HEAVENLY KING
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Dionysia Placide

SATURN RETURNS
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Dallas Jimmar and Ensemble

ICARUS
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Jack Hopewell, Liv Semel and Ensemble

MIGRATORY V
Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Kara Rantovich

THE BALLAD OF PAETHON
Music and lyrics by Shayne Vasquez, Jack Hopewell and Alex Werthauer
Performed by Shayne Vasquez

LIFE IS BUT A DREAM
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Lydia Williams

BUILD A BRIDGE
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Alex Werthauer

UNTIL WE FEEL LOVE
Music and lyrics by the Company
Performed by the Company

HOW CAN I LOSE YOU
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Audrey Johnson and Peter Hoefler

IN THE SHADOWS
Music and lyrics by Hallie Malina and Olivia Berkson
Visual concept by Audrey Johnson
Performed by Liv Semel, Audrey Johnson, Hallie Malina and Olivia Berkson

BURN
Music and lyrics by Lydia Williams, Olivia Berkson and Hallie Malina
Performed by Eve Tjoumakaris, Hallie Malina, Olivia Berkson, Kara Rantovich, Lydia Williams and Liv Semel

HERO AND LEANDER
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Devon Lynch

WALK WITH ME
Written and performed by Hallie Malina, Olivia Berkson, Audrey Johnson, Liv Semel, Eve Tjoumakaris, Kara Rantovich, Lydia WIlliams and Dionysia Placide

THERE'S A SHOUT
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Dionysia Placide

AWAITING YOU
Music and lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Dallas Jimmar and Ensemble

SATURN RETURNS (REPRISE)
Music and Lyrics by Adam Guettel
Performed by Dallas Jimmar and Ensemble