Summer 2003 - Summer 2004
Theater Mitu presents Dhammashok (a production later retitled Ahraihsak). With an original score by Todd Almond and text written by Rubén Polendo, this epic myth, rooted in a story from ancient India has over 40 characters played by a cast of 10 actors. Dhammashok follows a regal prince’s transformation from a ruthless warrior striving to unite his country to devout Buddhist committed to a life of non-violence.
SET DESIGN: Scott SpahrCOSTUME DESIGN: Miranda HoffmanLIGHTING DESIGN: Ryan MuellerASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Bryce Dallas HowardCHOREOGRAPHER: Scott SpahrMASK DESIGN: Lori PetermannORIGINAL MUSIC: Jef EvansORIGINAL SONGS: Todd AlmondDRAMATURGY: Jocelyn Clarke
Aysan Celik, Anel Lopez, Corey Sullivan, Nathan Baesel, Darren Pettie, Jason Lew, Carmen Herlihy, Ben Fox, Ryan West, Scott Spahr
Readings and Workshops presented at New York Theatre Workshop, The Mark Taper Forum/RMT, The McCarter Theater and Sundance Theater Laboratory.