Cloud 9

WRITTEN BY CARYL CHURCHILL
DIRECTED BY NATKA BIANCHINI^

January 26 - February 4, 2018
Baltimore Theatre Project

A comedy of manners that spans centuries, Cloud 9 is a smart, satirical look at gender politics and sexual oppression across the ages. Written in 1978, this modern classic offers witty social commentary, controversial casting requirements, and if that weren't enough, time travel! Taking us from the corsets of colonial Africa to the sexual liberation of 1970's England, Churchill’s parody pokes fun at nearly every permutation of human sexuality, and reminds us why the playwright remains a feminist hero and icon today.

CAST

Kathryne Daniels as Ellen / Mrs. Saunders / Lin, Tavish Forsyth as Betty / Edward, Nick Fruit as Joshua / Gerry, Jonas David Grey and Harry / Martin, Barbara Madison Hauck as Edward / Betty, Matthew Lindsay Payne as Clive / Cathy, and Kristina Szilagyi as Maud / Victoria.

PRODUCTION

Stage Management provided by Julie Anderson. Set Design by Megan Suder with Costume Design by Heather C. Jackson. Lighting Design by Alec Lawson with Assistant Lighting Design by Shaunice White. Sound Design by Devyn Deguzman with original music composed by Sean Creedon. Dialect Instruction by Theresa Spencer with Fight Choreography by James Bunzli. Technical Consultation provided Alison Peoples.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM

“The cast walks the line, at times brilliantly, between character and caricature …” - Baltimore Beat

“Iron Crow’s production of Cloud 9 is well-directed and performance-driven. As stated earlier, all the actors shine in executing their complex and challenging roles.” - MD Theatre Guide

“You will undoubtedly find this presentation very entertaining and will challenge any preconceptions you may have about gender and sexuality.” - MD Theatre Guide

“Cloud 9 perfectly fits with Iron Crow’s season theme of Identity, and it fits perfectly within the social climate of 2018. All of the elements of acting, design, and direction came together into a production worth talking about. I not only recommend this show, but I recommend you grab a coffee or a drink with your friends after to discuss it.” - DC Metro Theater Arts

^ Indicates Iron Crow Theatre Resident Artist.