July 10, 2019 – August 4, 2019
A poetic journey of a dancer/artist/father questioning the balance of his passions — art, culture family. A story that, questions/challenges the legacy of stereotypes: of manhood/race/fatherhood. This solo/movement drama explores the sins of our fathers and mothers — as well as the gifts that our parents bestow upon us. How do we own the responsibility — TO RECOGNIZE? TO BE AWARE? Antonio Edwards Suarez, a breathtaking performer shares the legacy with pain, promise, and hope.
“What does it mean to be a son? What does it mean to be A FATHER?”
Sponsored by C.M. & Stephanie Partridge
Commissioned by Joshua Sherman Productions, LLC
Supported in part by grants from the National Endowment for the arts and the Dramatists Guild Foundation.
2019 – Interview with Dael Orlandersmith – Antonio’s Song
Dael Orlandersmith Researched, interviewed, and edited by Sharon J. Anderson, CATF Trustee/Professional Story Listener and Creative Director www.sharonjanderson.com CATF: Why is this play called Antonio’s Song/I was dreaming of a son and not Antonio’s Story/I was dreaming of a son? DAEL ORLANDERSMITH: There’s something rhythmic about how Antonio moves throughout the world. Songs do something that’s very … Continued
CAST
Antonio
Antonio Edwards Suarez
PRODUCTION TEAM
Scenic Design
Luciana Stecconi
Costume Design
Peggy McKowen
Lighting Design
John Ambrosone
Sound Design & Composition
Andre Pluess
Projections Design
Jared Mezzocchi
Technical Director
Monique Robine
Stage Manager
Lindsay Eberly
Stage Management Intern
Lilian McGrail
Casting Directors
Pat McCorkle, CSA
Katja Zarolinski, CSA