Antonio’s Song / I was dreaming of a son

by Dael Orlandersmith & Antonio Edwards Suarez
Co-World Premiere with Milwaukee Repertory Theater / Directed by Mark Clements
Movement Direction/Choreography by Alexandra Beller

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?”

Studio 112, 92 W Campus Drive // Run Time: 90 Minutes

Sponsored by C.M. & Stephanie Partridge

Commissioned by Joshua Sherman Productions, LLC

Antonio’s Song / I was dreaming of a son by Dael Orlandersmith & Antonio Edwards Suarez

Supported in part by grants from the National Endowment for the arts and the Dramatists Guild Foundation.

NEA - DGF

CAST

Antonio
Antonio Edwards Suarez

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