Androcles and the Lion
by Aurand Harris
Produced by Alph Psi Omega
Directed by Rebecca Dover

Cast
Androcles....................Brandy Smith
the Lion....................Seth Howard
Pantalone....................David Limbach
the Captain....................John Ahnen
Isabella....................Rachel Davidson
Lelio....................Mark Trythall
Prologue....................Chris Miller
Trapolino....................Tucker Stone
Pedrolino....................Brian Mowress
Cola....................Stephanie Rand
Tree....................Jeff Hames
Bush....................Angela Chetta

Crew
Director....................................Rebecca Dover
Assistant Director/Prayer Partner.............Liz Blake
Stage Manager.................................Levi Pless
Dramaturg............................Mark Wheaton
Technical Director...............................Adam Satterfield
Costumer/Make-up..................................Angie Luzar
Costume Consultant.......................Cheryl Mowris
Properties Mistress.............................Amanda Harvey
Lighting Operator.........................Fairlight Dover
Sound Operator......................Levi Pless
Stage Crew.............Skye Tyler, David White, Daniel Blankenship
Costuming..............Helen Chetta, Karin Christensen







A play for children of all ages, "Androcles and the Lion" is in the style of Commedia dell'arte (the art of comedy). Originating in Italy, Commedia dell'arte is traditionally composed entirely of improvisation. With only a plot outline available, actors portray stock characters that are recognized by distinct masks worn by the actors.

"Androcles" is the story of how Isabella (played by Rachel Davidson) fights her uncle Pantalone (David Limbach) for her dowry in order to unite in love and marriage with Lelio (Mark Trythall). With the help of Androcles (Brandy Smith) and her new found friend the Lion (Seth Howard), Isabella and Lelio reign victorious over Pantalone and his hired hand, the Captain (John Ahnen).

By David Limbach


Directed by Piedmont senior Rebecca J. Dover, the play opened Oct. 16-17 at 8 p.m. and Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. in Jenkins Theater.


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