Westover School Presents Ovid's "Metamorphoses"

The  Theatre program will present the acclaimed
Broadway show "Metamorphoses" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, February 10 and 11, in the LBD Performing Arts Center at the school.

Ovid’s "Metamorphoses," a portrait of innocence, love and redemption, is brought to life by the vivid onstage retelling written by Mary Zimmerman.

Set around a pool, mythological tales involving Midas, Persephone and many more, all have an underlying theme of awakening through reflection. Some material may not be suitable for younger audiences. The production is directed by Marla Truini of Roxbury.

A silent auction and raffle will take place during intermission and will feature a scholarship for a session at Bucks Rock Creative and Performing Arts Camp, a playbill autographed by Al Pacino and more.

The production cast includes the following actors:

• Jill Buckley of Middlebury as Pomona and Philemon
• Dan Dressel of Middlebury as Ceyx, Morpheus and Cinyras
• Caprae Sorrels of Middlebury as ensemble
• Kathryn Albee of Middlebury as ensemble
• Jessica Dierdorff of Southbury as Iris, Eurydice and Baucis
• Aditi Ghatlia of Southbury as Narcissus
• Lauren Danielowski of Woodbury as "Q"
• Robert Peterson of Woodbury as Hermes and Eros
• Megan Boucher of Plantsville as Zeus and Psyche
• Emeline Carlisle of West Hartford as Alcyone and Persephone
• Allison Rogers of Lyme as the Therapist
• Frances Delfin of Queens, N.Y. as Aphrodite
• Claire Penanhoat of Scituate, Mass. as Midas, Erysichthon and Orpheus
• Lauren-Nicole Laurenceau of New York as Lucina and "A"
• Addie Pates of Manchester by the Sea, Mass. as Silenus and Phaeton
• Margaret Milford of Waterbury as Bacchus and "A"
• Sarah Basset of Wolcott as Ceres and "Q"
• Dhalia Tejada of Newark, N.J. as Poseidon, the Nursemaid and Hades
• Rachael Shurberg of Morris as Pandora
• Nimat Muhammad of Newark, N.Y. as Oread
• Tora Coursey of Orleans, Mass. as Myrrha
• Evelyn Summermatter of Portsmouth, N.H. as Hunger

All members of the cast play ensemble roles in addition to their other roles.

The production crew is led by Ian Diedrich of Waterbury, as technical
director. The Stage Manager is Kimberleah Edwon of Beacon Falls.

The running crew includes Chanttal Cabral of New Haven, Amy Tiong of
Waterbury, Marianna Mead of Yarmouth, Maine; Stephanie Crudele of
Middlebury and Tais Marin of Austin, Texas.

Parking and entrance to the Performing Arts Center are on South Street in
Middlebury.

Reservations may be made by calling 203-577-4535. There
is no charge for admission, but donations will be gratefully accepted.