Snow in Midsummer
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Snow in Midsummer (2018)

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Based on the classical Chinese drama The Injustice to Dou Yi That Moved Heaven and Earth by Guan Hanqing

This 2018 U.S.–premiere production interweaves two stories—of a young woman who curses her city from beyond the grave, and of a wealthy businesswoman who must face the parched, locust-plagued city. This modern ghost story beautifully reimagines a classic myth and explores the legacy of trauma, the heart of injustice, and the lengths to which we go for love.

Length: Approximately 2 hours, 25 minutes, with one intermission.

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Snow in Midsummer was originally commissioned and produced by the Royal Shakespeare Company, and was first presented at the Swan Theatre on 23 February 2017.

Reviews

Jessica Ko is devastating and astonishing as she moves Dou Yi from contented and peaceful to wronged and raging.
Oregon ArtsWatch
Snow in Midsummer is a triumph.
Jefferson Public Radio
Cowhig and Audibert . . . make the play come alive with new narrative that is rich in nuance and contemporary relevance.
Medford Mail Tribune

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Cast

Jessica Ko
Jessica Ko *
Dou Yi
Amy Kim Waschke 2016
Amy Kim
Waschke *
Tianyun
Daisuke Tsuji
Daisuke Tsuji *
Handsome Zhang
Will Dao
Will Dao *
Rocket Wu
Cristofer Jean
Cristofer Jean *
Dr. Lu
Judge Wu
James Ryen
James Ryen *
Master Zhang
Worker Huang
PLC Ofc. 1
Moses Villarama
Moses Villarama *
Worker Fang
PLC Ofc. 2
Horse-Face
Roman Zaragoza
Román Zaragoza *
Worker Zhou
PLC Ofc. 3
Ox-Head
Olivia Pham
Olivia Pham
Fei-fei
Monique Holt
Monique Holt *
Worker Chen
Natsuko Ohama
Natsuko Ohama *
Mother Cai
Nurse Wong

Ensemble: Will Dao*, Monique Holt, Cristofer Jean*, Jessica Ko*, Natsuko Ohama*, Olivia Pham, James Ryen*, Daisuke Tsuji*, Moses Villarama*, Amy Kim Waschke*, Román Zaragoza*

* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)

Creative Team

Guan Hanqing
Guan Hanqing (ca. 1245-c. 1322)
Playwright
The Injustice to Dou Yi That Moved Heaven and Earth
Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig
Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig
Playwright
Justin Audibert
Justin Audibert
Director
Laura Jellinek
Laura Jellinek
Scenic Designer
Jane Cox 2016
Jane Cox
Lighting Designer
Paul James Prendergast
Paul James Prendergast
Composer & Sound Designer
Maija Garcia
Maija García
Choreographer
Amrita Ramanan
Amrita Ramanan
Production Dramaturg
Christine Mok
Christine Mok
Production Dramaturg
David Carey
David Carey
Voice & Text Director
Rebecca Clark Carey
Rebecca Clark Carey
Assistant Voice & Text Director
Shishir Kurup
Shishir Kurup
Associate Director
Kalen Feeney
Kalen Feeney
Sign Coach / VGC Adaptor
U. Jonathan Toppo
U. Jonathan
Toppo *
Fight Director
Jeremy Eisen *
Production Stage Manager
Emily Robinson
Emily Robinson *
Assistant Stage Manager

* Member of Actors' Equity Association (AEA)
** AEA Professional Theatre Intern

Suitability Suggestions
Snow in Midsummer contains graphic violence and brutality, including an attempted rape, hate-based abuse, and an execution in this mix of ghost story and environmental morality tale. There is also sexual innuendo and profanity.

School Suggestions: Snow in Midsummer may be best experienced by well-prepared high school students.
Additional Information

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Thank you to our 2020 and 2021 Sponsors

Original 2018 Show Sponsors

  • LEAD SPONSOR
  • Yogen and Peggy Dalal
  • PRODUCING SPONSOR
  • Charlotte Lin and Robert P. Porter
  • PARTNER
  • The Kinsman Foundation
  • Anonymous