METAMORPHOSES
Written and Originally directed by Mary Zimmerman
Based on the myths of Ovid
Directed by Kristin Wold
December 1 – December 11, 2022
Nafe Katter Theatre
Primal storytelling and modern sensibility collide in a sensual re-envisioning of Greek myths, as gods and mortals alike endure love, loss, and transformation—all while immersed in a pool of water on stage. Swirling with passion, Tony Award
®
winner Mary Zimmerman creates this masterpiece that mesmerizes with tales of Midas, Orpheus, Aphrodite, and more in a whimsical and heartbreaking meditation on the joys and perils of being human.
RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes, no intermission
Masks are strongly encouraged but not required.
There will be two performances where masks will be required by all patrons: Thursday, December 8 at 7:30pm & Sunday, December 11 at 2:00pm
Due to Actors' Equity guidelines, the theatre will be between 73 and 76 degrees during the performance. Please dress accordingly.
Featuring Actors' Equity Artists-
KHETANYA HENDERSON
KHETANYA HENDERSON's work and world are informed by her experiences as an actor, dancer, and choreographer. Khetanya is a graduate of the University of Connecticut’s Masters in Acting Performance program and the London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art's Shakespeare program. She has performed nationally and internationally on stage and screen. Her credits include INTIMATE APPAREL, A CHORUS LINE, LEGALLY BLONDE, GYPSY (with award-winning actress Leslie Uggams), the World Premiere of MARLEY (Diane Jobson), and Woolf And The Wondershow's groundbreaking theatre experience, CAGES. As a trained dancer and choreographer, Khetanya’s work can be seen on screen in HAIRSPRAY, ENCHANTED, and CIRQUE du SOLEIL: WORLDS AWAY. Khetanya is thrilled to return to Connecticut Repertory Theatre in the production of Metamorphosis as Aphrodite. Be sure to follow Khetanya on Instagram @khetanya and on her website www.khetanya.com.
JORDAN SOBEL
Jordan Sobel (Vertumnus and others) CRT debut. Jordan is based out of Brooklyn, NY and has had the pleasure of performing Off-Broadway and Regionally with companies such as The Huntington Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Pioneer Theatre, The Asolo Rep, Palm Beach Dramaworks, and Playhouse on Park, among others. Television: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), Julia (HBO), and The Village (NBC). Jordan holds an M.F.A. from The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training, and a B.A. from Boston University. Jordan is a proud member of Actors’ Equity and SAG. Love and gratitude to his parents and to the teams at The Collective Talent and Saks&. www.jordansobel.com
SEATING
Seating is reserved. Patrons will need to have a printed or digital copy of their ticket with them in order to enter the theatre. All tickets will be sent via email.
BAG POLICY
No backpacks, laptops, or briefcases are permitted inside CRT theatres. Only bags smaller than 12" x 6" x 12" will be permitted inside. Patrons with over-sized or prohibited items will be asked to return them to their vehicles or discard them. An exception will be made for medically necessary items. Over-sized and prohibited items are unable to be stored at the theatre.
POST-PERFORMANCE TALKBACKS
Thursday, December 8 at 7:30pm (masks required)
Saturday, December 10 at 2:00pm
LOCATION
The performance will be at CRT's Nafe Katter Theatre:
820 Bolton Rd., Storrs, CT 06269
PARKING
Parking is available weekdays after 5pm and all weekend in any University parking lot. There are University lots just beyond the Nafe Katter Theatre.
