GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. The Bard College at Simon's Rock Theater program presents "The Moors," an anachronistic dark comedy by contemporary playwright, novelist, poet, and screenwriter Jen Silverman.

 

According to a press release:

 

Set in the 1840s(ish), The Moors follows spinster sisters Agatha and Hudley, their overworked scullery maid Marjoy, and their despondent Mastiff as they all live out their monotonous lives on the bleak "English" moors and dream of love and power. When Emilie, a hapless governess, is summoned under false pretenses and a moor-hen falls from the sky, all become entwined in a strange and elusive game. 

 

Simultaneously poetic and lyrical, acerbic and dark, this Brontë pastiche is equal parts gothic epic, drawing room farce, and post-punk feminist fable. Written by Susan Blackburn finalist Jen Silverman, The Moors deftly explodes the societal constraints of the past in order to speak directly to the visibility we all long for in the present. 

 

Directed by Assistant Professor of Theater and Simon's Rock alum Sara Katzoff, this production is a semester-long partnership between faculty, students, staff, and guest artists working collaboratively across disciplines of performance, technical theater and design. 

 

The performances will be held in the McConnell Theater at the Daniel Arts Center on the Simon's Rock campus. All performances are free and open to the public.

 

Performance Dates 

Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m.

Friday, November 10 at 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 11 at 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 12 at 2 p.m.

 

Full List of Cast and Crew:

Lydia Helmstadter as Agatha

Reuben Giunta as Huldey

Agnes Allman as Emelie

Indiana Koumrian as Marjory

Jojo Vinai as The Mastiff 

Frances Zehner as The Moor-Hen 

 

Production Stage Management by Leo Earl

Lighting & Scenic Design by guest artist Juliana von Haubrich

Sound Designer & Composer by guest artist Alexander Sovronsky 

Costume Design by George W. Veale VI

Theater Management by Jean Volff 

 

Dramaturgy by Rowan Truman and Scarlett Gobes 

Scenic & Costume Assistant - Wren Feris 

Sound Operator - Julien Cabral 

Light Board Operators- Lincoln Kane-Long, Michael Barrett, and Messiah Vision 

Vocal Coaching - Ryan LaBoy

Fight, Intimacy and Stage Direction by Sara Katzoff