Ragdale's 'A Persephone Pageant' weaves mythical tales outdoors
Submitted by the Ragdale Foundation
Ragdale concludes its fifth annual Ragdale Ring Performance Series with "A Persephone Pageant," an outdoor spectacle performance, weaving together mythical tales of nature gods and true stories of environmental justice on Saturday, Sept. 16. Guests are invited to arrive at 4:30 p.m. for the participatory performance workshop; then at 6 p.m. the pageant begins.
This multi-arts tale is inspired by the myth of Persephone, the Greek goddess of springtime and the underworld, and explores the Great Lakes, their history, and the great victories and challenges associated with their preservation. The pageant will be staged against the prairie backdrop behind the Ragdale House, with audience members on the adjacent grass. Guests are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and picnic for this arts-filled afternoon.
The performance is curated and produced by Ragdale alumna Tria Smith who has brought together a creative team including directors Jessica Thebus, head of Northwestern Directing Program; and Thom Pasculli, artistic director of Walkabout Theater; composer Mark Messing; and Kristina Isabelle doing stilt choreography, with original text from MacArthur Fellow Sarah Ruhl and Morgan Mcaught and dramaturgy by Regina Victor.
Ragdale is located at 1230 N. Green Bay Road in Lake Forest. Off-site parking and free shuttle service are available at the municipal lot in downtown Lake Forest on the west side of Oakwood Avenue, north of Deerpath Road. Drop off at Ragdale is also possible.
Admission is $20 per person, $15 for students and seniors, and free for ages 12 and under. Tickets are available through the website at ragdale.org and also at the door.
For information, call (847) 234-1063 or email: info@ragdale.org.
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