The Golden Dawn, an elite, occult society which flourished in Victorian London, included in it’s membership many of the finest artists and literary figures of the period:
W.B. Yeats, poet, playwright, senator, and co-founder
of the Abbey Theatre;
Florence Farr Emery, celebrated actress known for
creating many of G.B. Shaw’s most enduring heroines and premiering Ibsen’s
plays in London; Maud Gonne McBride, fiery Irish activist, artist, and
beloved of Yeats;Annie
Horniman, painter,costume designer, andone of the
first female theatrical managers in Europe; MacGregor Mathers, considered
the father of the modern metaphysical movement, and his enigmatic artist
wife Moina.
Glamorous, charismatic and talented, all believed that their study of metaphysics and psychic phenomena enhanced their talents.
Performances are June 17- June 28, 2009
Wednesday-Saturday@8pm, Sat. mats@2pm,
and Sun. mats @4pm. Producers Club Theatre- Royal
Seating is extremely
limited, so please make reservations early.
All seats are $18.00 and may be
purchased through Theatermania at www.theatermania.com 212-352-3101
Pictures From the Show-
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CAST:
Samuel Liddell”MacGregor” Mathers :
David Lloyd Walters*
Minna(Moina) Bergson Mathers:
Jenne Vath*
Annie Horniman:Megan O'Leary*
Florence Farr Emery: Patricia Duran*
Maud Gonne MacBride: Sarah Koestner*
W.B. Yeats: Michael Siktberg
Directed by Julie S. Halpern*
Stage Manager: John Simmons
Technical Advisor: Jay Reisberg
Lighting Design: Alison May
Set Design: Seth Weine
Makeup and Costumes: Maria Giorgio
Marketing Consultant: Sarah Jane Marek
*denotes AEA member