La Medéa
January–February 2022
a modern adaptation of the classic Greek play Medea, told mostly in English, with Spanish-language interludes
una adaptación moderna de la obra clásica griega Medea, contada principalmente en inglés, con interludios en español
Thanks to Ashleigh Ann Gardner for the amazing photos.
Written by Max Pinsky
Directed by Edmarie Montes
Music by Cesar De La Rosa
Produced by Donald Rupe
and Renaissance Theatre Company
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Doña Medéa is hidden away from the counter of El Botánico de Medéa, her Dominican Vudú shop. Her husband Jason has abandoned her, and her constant wailing pierces the walls. Assisted by her “Greek Chorus” of shopkeepers and a dwindling succession of customers, Medéa weighs a supernatural retribution for Jason’s betrayal and must decide what she has left to lose.
This new, intimate adaptation fuses vibrant Latinx culture with the timeless story of Medea, featuring new original music developed in tandem with the show during the workshop and rehearsal process by Cesar De La Rosa. -
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Nuestros espectáculos
Friday, January 21, 2022 at 8 PM
Opening night after-party! Starring superstar guitarist David Posso and Cesar De La Rosa, who wrote the new music woven through the show.Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 8 PM
Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 3 PM
The Ren’s first-ever matinee!
Friday, January 28, 2022 at 8 PM
Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 8 PM
Sunday, January 30, 2022 at 3 PM
Friday, February 4, 2022 at 8 PM
Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 8 PM
Friday, February 11, 2022 at 8 PM
Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 8 PM
Sunday, February 13, 2022 at 3 PM
Nuestra noche de cierra :(
Pero ¡feliz cumpleaños a Donald!
Olga Intriago as Medéa and Bryan Lopez as Jason from La Medéa. Photo: Ashleigh Ann Gardner
The world is so full of different experiences and histories, why shouldn't our theatre reflect that? Let's give our students hands-on experience with adapting classics, let's take our audiences to places and time periods they have never ever dreamed of, let's challenge ourselves to show more than just the normal and hum-drum. For me, theatre is a metaphor to unlock and engage the imagination of the audience. Let's create wonderment.
—Max Pinsky, Central Florida playwright of La Medéa
Photo: Olivia Tyndall
Original artwork by good friend of the Ren, Brandon Munoz-Dominguez