Woman in black
by steven mallatratt
based on the novel by susan hill
October 13-30 2017 at the Scottish Rite Theatre, Austin, TX
More about Penfold Theatre Company here.
More about Austin Scottish Rite Theatre here.
More about 7 Towers Theatre here.
More about Austin Scottish Rite Theatre here.
More about 7 Towers Theatre here.
B. Iden Payne Award Nomination, Outstanding Direction of a Drama, Emily Rankin
B. Iden Payne Award Nomination, Outstanding Small Cast Performance in Scripted Theatre
B. Iden Payne Award Nomination, Outstanding Sound Design, David Boss
B. Iden Payne Award Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama, Kareem Badr
Austin Chronicle's Top 10 Theatrical Performances of 2017, Kareem Badr
B. Iden Payne Award Nomination, Outstanding Small Cast Performance in Scripted Theatre
B. Iden Payne Award Nomination, Outstanding Sound Design, David Boss
B. Iden Payne Award Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama, Kareem Badr
Austin Chronicle's Top 10 Theatrical Performances of 2017, Kareem Badr
In the Press:
"Director Emily Rankin clearly establishes tone throughout; even in lighter moments, a foreboding lingers in the air, like the sea mists that often plague the village. Rankin has chosen a talented pair of performers, backed by a skilled design team."
--Austin Chronicle
"...Emily Rankin's direction shows a commitment to the authenticity of the era and the geography in which the story takes place...
Penfold Theatre always gives its audience plays that are among some of the most well produced in the city, and WOMAN IN BLACK is no exception..."
--Broadway World
"The Scottish Rite Theatre is the perfect venue for this spine-tingler as it allows director Emily Rankin and scenic designer Christopher Conard to play with a cavernously large stagethat has an eerie, “Inferno”-sequel mural looming in the background... “Woman in Black” has had such a successful run in London for a reason: It is a classic piece of entertaining, imaginative theater that has the ability to enthrall audiences when it is at its most potent... The Penfold/7 Towers/Scottish Rite production builds up to that atmosphere, thanks to Price’s and Bader’s performances, Anthony’s innovative lighting and Rankin’s creative staging conceits."
--Austin360
"[Kareem Badr has] charisma for days in a spooky play within a play"
--Shanon Weaver's Top 10 Theatrical Performances of 2017 - Austin Chronicle
"Director Emily Rankin clearly establishes tone throughout; even in lighter moments, a foreboding lingers in the air, like the sea mists that often plague the village. Rankin has chosen a talented pair of performers, backed by a skilled design team."
--Austin Chronicle
"...Emily Rankin's direction shows a commitment to the authenticity of the era and the geography in which the story takes place...
Penfold Theatre always gives its audience plays that are among some of the most well produced in the city, and WOMAN IN BLACK is no exception..."
--Broadway World
"The Scottish Rite Theatre is the perfect venue for this spine-tingler as it allows director Emily Rankin and scenic designer Christopher Conard to play with a cavernously large stagethat has an eerie, “Inferno”-sequel mural looming in the background... “Woman in Black” has had such a successful run in London for a reason: It is a classic piece of entertaining, imaginative theater that has the ability to enthrall audiences when it is at its most potent... The Penfold/7 Towers/Scottish Rite production builds up to that atmosphere, thanks to Price’s and Bader’s performances, Anthony’s innovative lighting and Rankin’s creative staging conceits."
--Austin360
"[Kareem Badr has] charisma for days in a spooky play within a play"
--Shanon Weaver's Top 10 Theatrical Performances of 2017 - Austin Chronicle
Cast
Stephen Price - Kipps
Kareem Badr - Actor
Megan Sherrod - Woman in Black
Production Staff
Emily Rankin - Director + Props Design
Amanda Gass - Stage Manager
Chris Conard - Set Designer
Patrick Anthony - Lighting Designer
Jennifer Rose Davis - Costume Designer
David Boss - Sound Designer
EL Hohn - Dramaturg
Gabie Fultz - House Manager
Produced by Penfold Theatre Company, 7 Towers Theatre, and Scottish Rite Theatre
Photo credit: Errich Petersen, Jose Lozano & Magic Spoon Productions, Kimberly Mead
Stephen Price - Kipps
Kareem Badr - Actor
Megan Sherrod - Woman in Black
Production Staff
Emily Rankin - Director + Props Design
Amanda Gass - Stage Manager
Chris Conard - Set Designer
Patrick Anthony - Lighting Designer
Jennifer Rose Davis - Costume Designer
David Boss - Sound Designer
EL Hohn - Dramaturg
Gabie Fultz - House Manager
Produced by Penfold Theatre Company, 7 Towers Theatre, and Scottish Rite Theatre
Photo credit: Errich Petersen, Jose Lozano & Magic Spoon Productions, Kimberly Mead
See a trailer for the show below from Jose Lozano & Magic Spoon Productions