By the Bog of Cats

Written by: 
Marina Carr
Directed by: 
Amber Bjork
Thursday, March 16, 2023 to Sunday, April 2, 2023

This is the tragedy of Hester Swane, a woman who has endured a lifetime of being discarded by nearly everyone she has loved. Now faced with the threat of losing her child and her land Hester becomes increasingly desperate. Loosely based on Euripides’ Medea, this show explores identity, family, and the complexities of relationships through the poignant portrayal of one woman's search for meaning and redemption.

Cast
Hester - Emily Grodzik
Carthage - Raúl Arámbula
Josie - Kayla Dvorak Feld
Mrs. K - Jean Wolff
Caroline - Nissa Nordland Morgan *
Xavier - Sean Dillon
Joseph - Hawken Paul
Monica - Lynda J. Dahl *
Catwoman - Meri Golden
Father Willow - Andrew Troth *
Ghost Fancier / Waiter - Jonathan Feld

Crew
Director – Amber Bjork
Stage Manager – Clara Costello *
Set Designer – MJ Leffler *
Costume Designer – Mandi Johnson
Lighting Designer – Emmet Kowler
Sound Designer – Jake Davis *
Props Designer – Madeline Achen
Dialect Coach - Keely Wolter
Fight Choreographer - Carin Bratlie Wethern *
Assistant Set Designer - Antonia Perez
Directing Observer - Hannah Leatherbarrow

* Theatre Pro Rata Company Member

Pictured - Emily Grodzik
Photo Credit - Scott Pakudaitis
Graphic Design - Max Lindorfer

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Performances: 
Thursday, March 16, 2023 - 07:30Friday, March 17, 2023 - 07:30Saturday, March 18, 2023 - 07:30Sunday, March 19, 2023 - 07:30Friday, March 24, 2023 - 07:30Saturday, March 25, 2023 - 07:30Sunday, March 26, 2023 - 07:30Monday, March 27, 2023 - 07:30Friday, March 31, 2023 - 07:30Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 07:30Sunday, April 2, 2023 - 03:00
Stage: 
Mainstage