Antaeus Archive:
2019/20 Season
The Abuelas
October 3 - November 25, 2019
Written by: Stephanie Alison Walker
Directed by: Andi Chapman
Gabriela is an Argentine concert cellist living in Chicago with her American husband and adjusting to life as a new mom. A surprise visit from two strangers exposes a devastating secret in this visceral look at the repercussions of Argentina’s so-called “Dirty War.” This West Coast Premiere explores the heart’s capacity for forgiveness — even in the face of the harshest betrayal.
RUN TIME
2 hours, including one 15-minutes intermission
ADVISORY
Recommended for Ages 16+
production Generously Sponsored in part by:
The Michael J. Connell Foundation
CAST
SOLEDAD/MIDWIFE: Denise Blasor*
CAROLINA: Irene De Bari*
CÉSAR/SOLDIER: David DeSantos*
MARTY: Seamus Dever*
BÉLEN/WOMAN: Carolina Montenegro
GABRIELA: Luisina Quarleri
CAROLINA: Irene De Bari*
CÉSAR/SOLDIER: David DeSantos*
MARTY: Seamus Dever*
BÉLEN/WOMAN: Carolina Montenegro
GABRIELA: Luisina Quarleri
*member, Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S. This production is presented under the auspices of the Actors’ Equity Los Angeles Membership Company Rule
Production Team
Director: Andi Chapman
Scenic Designer: Edward E. Haynes, Jr.
Costume Designer: Wendell Carmichael
Lighting Designer: Andrew Schmedake
Sound Designer: Jeff Gardner
Projection Designer: Adam R. Macias
Props Master: David Saewert, with additional props design by Adam Meyer
Dialect Coach: Lauren Lovett
Fight Choreographer: Bo Foxworth
Choreographer: Indira Tyler
Dramaturg: Ryan McRee
Assistant Director: Jessica E. Williams
Production Stage Manager: Karen Osborne
Assistant Stage Manager: Talya Camras
Scenic Designer: Edward E. Haynes, Jr.
Costume Designer: Wendell Carmichael
Lighting Designer: Andrew Schmedake
Sound Designer: Jeff Gardner
Projection Designer: Adam R. Macias
Props Master: David Saewert, with additional props design by Adam Meyer
Dialect Coach: Lauren Lovett
Fight Choreographer: Bo Foxworth
Choreographer: Indira Tyler
Dramaturg: Ryan McRee
Assistant Director: Jessica E. Williams
Production Stage Manager: Karen Osborne
Assistant Stage Manager: Talya Camras
“A MODERN TRAGEDY OF SHAKESPEAREAN PROPORTIONS…bolstered by nuanced performances by the entire cast.” – The Hollywood Times
“SEARING, EMOTIONAL, AFFECTING…STERLING…delivered by a cast at the top of their craft.” – Theatre Notes
“INTENSE, RIVETING, THOUGHT-PROVOKING and ultimately satisfying…eminently entertaining.” – LA Splash
“MESMERIZING.” – Showmag
