Elemeno Pea

Program
News Release
by Molly Smith Metzler
directed by Brian Balcom
Labor Day has come and gone on Martha’s Vineyard when Devon arrives to visit her sister Simone at her place of employment: a grand estate on the island. When Simone’s wealthy employer reappears in the midst of a marital crisis, the weekend is thrown into chaos. The conflict pits family against money in this struggle between the haves and the have-nots.

Waves crash and sisters clash in this tumultuous comedy about the sacrifices we make to stay on top. Directed by Brian Balcom, MFA Class of 2016.

How do wealth and privilege affect how we treat one another?

Previews: 2/11 & 2/12
WED - SAT at 7:30 PM 
SUN at 2 PM

The cast features

Leea Ayers (Simone), Fiona Garretson (Devon), Christopher Jones (Jos-B), Jessica Maynard (Michaela), and Nathan Simpson (Ethan).

The production team includes scenic design by Elyse Balogh, costume design by Courtney Rebecca Schum, lighting design by James Mitchell, sound design by Morgan Lake, dramaturgy by James Garrastegui, and stage management by Cat Andrade​.

February 13, 2015 - February 22, 2015In the Healy Theatre

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Photo by Michael Brosilow

Accessibility Services and Interpreted Performances:

If you require wheelchair accessible and/or companion seating, or have any other hearing or vision needs, please let us know when you reserve your tickets so that we can make sure you visit to our theatre is an excellent one. Discounted tickets are available for patrons with disabilities, and their guests. Assisted listening devices are available to patrons upon request.

Performances Interpreted in American Sign Language & Assisted Listening Devices:

Audio Description Services:

The performance of Elemeno Pea on 2/22 at 2 PM will include a live audio-description of the visual and physical events on-stage for patrons who are blind or have low vision. We also invite you to join us that day for a pre-performance program with a touch tour, which begin at 12:30 PM in the school's main lobby. The touch tour program will include information about the characters and design choices that add to the world of the play. Patrons who are participating in the audio-described event may also request the playbill in Braille, large print, and audio formats. Please indicate interest in the Touch Tour when you order your tickets. Call our Box Office at (773) 325-7900.