The Golem
a world premiere ensemble creation
March 2012
Prince Music Theater
A world premiere inspired by stories, myths, and plays around the legendary Golem.
A world premiere piece built by EgoPo's ensemble led by director Brenna Geffers, EgoPo's The Golem followed a diverse group of Jews in 1940 on a train from Prague to Poland as they use storytelling to conjure the monster and protector that perhaps lives in each of them. This stunning production incorporated live Klezmer music and custom-made Czech influenced marionettes. Occurring over Passover, The Golem included full interactive Seders for our audience before seeing the show.
Creative Team
Brenna Geffers … Director
Glenn Odom … Dramaturg
Matthew Miller … Set Designer & Production Manager
Katherine Fritz … Costume Designer
Matt Sharp … Lighting Designer
Andrew Nelson … Composer
Martina Plag … Puppet Designer & Maker
Randall McCann … Technical Director
Marc Piscitello … Stage Manager
Cast
Griffin Stanton-Ameisen … The Puppeteer
Kevin Chick … The Devout Young Man
Dave Jadico … The Engineer
Ross Beschler … The Newsman
Josh Totora … The Music Teacher
Genevieve Perrier … The Sensible Wife
Lorna Howley … The Professor
Sarah Schol … The Secretary