When Fefu and her friends gather at her home to organize an education fundraiser, secrets and conflicts reveal the gender dynamics which shape their daily lives. The house becomes the 9th character, through which public and private spheres collide with unexpected and tragic results. Written in 1977, María Irene Fornés’ feminist avant-garde work continues to provoke thought and challenge societal norms, raising timeless questions about women’s psyche and identity.
CAST
Fefu: MaryKate Glenn
Cindy: Erica Malachowski
Christina: Karolina Kwaśniak
Julia: Josephine Núñez
Emma: Stella Papas
Sue: Olivia Harper-Moser
Cecilia: Venice Mountain-Zona
Paula: Jeyrie Rodriguez
CREATIVE TEAM
Director: Tatou Dede
Scenic Designer: Najing Cen
Lighting Designer: Max Okst
Sound Designer: Cristian Amigo
Costume Designer: Ellen McCartney
Video Designer: Grace Hlavacek
Technical Director: Karim Aburabara
Assistant Technical Director: James Gingold
Assistant Costume Designer: Nishtha Tyagi
Assistant Scenic Designer: Jamie Hwang
Assistant Lighting Designer: Jackson Funke
Assistant Lighting Designer: Jalen Colbert
Assistant Costume Designer: Lia Tsur
Assistant Sound Designer: Kat Weightman
Composer: Valentin Correa
Producer: Vladimir Tuaev
Production Manager: Bill Ballou
Stage Manager: Kellie Hageman
Associate Production Manager: Gefei Liu
Assistant Stage Manager: Abbs Stoiber
Assistant Stage Manager (Tech): Winky Kim
August 29, 2024
CalArts