Saturday August 1
7:00pm PST
By Mary Zimmerman
Dreams and reality collide with gods and mortals in Mary Zimmerman’s ode to the power of love — and the shadows that lurk beneath it. Join us for Ovid’s classical tales of passion, betrayal, hope, and transformation.
Due to copyright requirements, all audience members are required to register for our show. Please RSVP for access to the live streaming room using the link down below. We hope you enjoy the show! The RSVP form will still be available during the show, so if you would like to join us past opening we'd be more than happy to welcome another audience member!
CONTENT WARNING: mentions of cannibalism
This show features the work of artist Jennifer Nachmanoff, who has generously contributed her ceramic works for this production. We are incredibly grateful for her help and support, for more information regarding her pieces please visit here
IG: emoreno3393
Ed Gonzalez Moreno
Director
Ed Gonzalez Moreno is first generation Boricua (Puerto Rican) Actor, Playwright, and Director. For the past 6 years he has had the privilege of having extensive work as an Actor On Stage and On Camera. His most recent stage work was with Aurora Theatre Company in Exit Strategy as Luce. You can currently catch him on Netflix in Freshman Year as Hector. Other Stage credits include: Colossal at San Francisco Playhouse, Timon of Athens at CuttingBall Theatre, Warplay at NCTC, A Midsummer Night’s Dream at SF Shakespeare Festival, and Visible from Four States with Magic Theatre.
Keep an eye out for him later this summer in newest season of To Tell The Truth on ABC
DIRECTOR'S NOTE
“Myths are the earliest forms of Science”. When I was younger I remember thinking how ridiculous it was too have believed in Greek Gods. Now it is much more clear as to why these stories existed. At that time the world must have been a true wonder, both fantastical and terrifying. These stories helped ground people mentally and spiritually, they made sense of the world around them, they provided a moral compass, and they answered questions (or at least attempted to).
We’re living in hard times. Today we need these stories as much as we did when they were created. Metamorphoses resurrects these tales for modern consumption. Mary Zimmerman paints a narrative using classic tales that each show a transformation. This change (true to the mythology) isn’t always good but is always powerful.
“Zoom Plays” has provided a lot of challenges since the start of the pandemic. Directing a show that traditionally centers around a pool of water is the most ambitious show I’ve ever been a part of on the platform. Still, we transformed tradition by interacting with individual bowls of water where our characters can still experience metamorphosis with the most pivotal element of the play.
To continue to be cliche, we have all gone through a metamorphosis since March. This timeless piece by Mary Zimmerman couldn’t be a more appropriate play for right now. I hope these stories yet again help ground us, make sense of the world around us, act as a moral compass.
Cheers,
Ed Gonzalez Moreno
Jennifer Nachmanoff is a ceramics artist stationed in Davis, CA. Her focus is on pottery and sculptures, and her work has been featured at the Davis Arts Center, Pence Gallery, and the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento. Please check out and support her work!
Because of the extensive scenes and characters, click on any of the actor's names to head straight to their bio! To return to the list of scenes, click on their profile picture
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MIDAS
Woman - Morgan
Scientist - Juna
Zeus - Sam
Midas - Grey T
1st Laundress - Sophia G
2nd Laundress - Georgia
Daughter - Jackie
Servant - Juna
Silenus - Mattias
Bacchus - Gray B
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ALCYONE & CEYX
Narrator 1 - Georgia
Alcyone - Sophia G
Ceyx - Morgan
the storm - ALL
Aphrodite - Sophia N
Iris - Juna
Narrator 2 - Kira
Sleep - Jackie
Lucina - Georgia
Hermes - Sawyer
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ERYSICHTHON
Narrator - Juna
Erysichthon - Grey T
Ceres - Sam
Tree Spirit - Sophia G
Oread - Kira
Hunger - Sawyer
Mother - Morgan
Buyer - Georgia
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ORPHEUS & EURYDICE
Narrator 1 - Sam
Narrator 2 - Grey T
Orpheus - Gray B
Eurydice - Sophia N
Hades - Mattias
Hermes - Sawyer
The Underworld - ALL
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POMONA & VERTUMNUS
Narrator - Georgia
Pomona - Sophia N
Vertumnus - Juna
Myrrha - Jackie
Cinyras - Grey T
Nursemaid - Morgan
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VII
VIII
Grey Turner
Morgan Hendrix-Chupa
Grey Turner just graduated from Da Vinci High School. This fall he will be attending Southern Oregon University where he will further his pursuit of theatre knowledge. Grey’s love of theatre was sparked right here with Acme Theatre Company. He has played many roles in his 4 years with Acme, his favorites being James Dean (Pronoun), Ryan Martin (The Burials) and Black Stache (Peter and the Starcatcher). Grey has had the time of his life in Acme and wants to express his deepest gratitude for all of the wonderful patrons of our art. Enjoy the show!
Sawyer Spann
Sawyer (he/him) is an incoming sophomore at Davis Senior High. He joined ACME in the summer of 2019 and has been helping out around the company ever since. This past February, he was elected to ACE as ACME’s Front of House apprentice and is super eager to succeed his amazing mentor, Gray Blair. Some past production’s that he’s been in consists of High School Musical (Stagemanagement), The Importance of Being Earnest (Lady Bracknell), The Tavern Under Anfeliadd (Classified), and Peter and the Starcatcher (Captain Scott). Since being in quarantine, he’s picked up some new skills and have found some fun new things to do. Some of which consist of skateboarding, digital painting, and building stuff (including a desk, wow!!). He hopes you enjoy today's performance of Metamorphoses!
Morgan Hendrix-Chupa (she/her) is a rising junior at Davis High School and is glad to be joining Acme again for her eigth show(s) with the company! Morgan started acting in the summer of 2017, and so far has been in multiple plays. Her favorite roles she has played are Jules and Mother Baker (Twelve Huntsmen), Mr. Gloss (Beaux Stratagem), Mortimer Mortimer (Failure: A Love Story), Sophie Martin (The Burials), and Miss Scarlet (Clue: On Stage). In this show, she will be playing multiple characters, including The Woman, Ceyx, and Baucis. While she is in quarantine, Morgan likes to knit, go on hikes and collect shiny things, make and eat delicious food, and appreciate the color pink to its fullest extent. She would like to thank the cast and crew of Metamorphoses for telling these Greek myths with her. She hopes you enjoy the show!
Juna Brothers
Juna Brothers (she/her) is a freshman at Holmes Junior High School. She is excited to be in her fourth Acme show. Her other roles include Much Ado About Nothing (Connie Conrade), Dear Harvey (Anne Kronenberg), Lois (The Boy Who Cried Dragon), Steffi Post (The K of D), and Jack Whistler (The K of D). Besides acting, Juna enjoys playing the cello, eating things, petting dogs and worshiping Cristina Yang. She would like to thank everyone at Acme for being so welcoming, especially Mattias RowenBale for introducing her to the company and sending her pictures of his adorable dog Buttercup.
Sophia Nachmanoff
Mattias RowenBale
Mattias RowenBale (he/him) will be going into 10th grade at the end of this summer, and will do so without even leaving his room. Despite joining Acme two years ago, this was his first summer of Acme fun, and he loved every minute of it! Tonight he is playing Phaeton (one of his dream roles), Hades, Eros, and Silenus. Despite the lack of a physical stage, he is also stage managing this show! He is Acme’s Stage Manager apprentice, and while he doesn't want Lee Libet to leave, he is excited to take over as SM. When he is not acting or in production meetings, Mattias can be found juggling or performing on aerial silks (and contemplating a life in the circus, obviously). He’s sad to see all the seniors go, but is glad he got to spend this wonderful summer with them (albeit over the interwebs). He is so happy that the show goes on despite it all, and hopes you enjoy tonight's performance!
Sophia Nachmanoff (she/her) just graduated from DaVinci Charter Academy, and is very happy/sad to be in her final Acme summer. Ironically, though she has been involved in the company since her freshman year, this is actually her first time acting in the summer. However, some of her favorite past other shows were Beaux Strategem (Dorinda), The White Rose (Christoph Probst), and Seussical (Gertrude McFuzz). When she's not acting, you might see her onstage with the DHS Jazz Choir, or off the stage in her work as Acme's Master Costumer. So basically, she never leaves the theatre. She also likes to play a wide variety of instruments (from the ukulele to the mandolin), work with kids, read her favorite genre (archival historical mysteries), sporadically embark on ambitious cooking projects, and spend way too much money on boba. She is very excited to move to Portland in the fall, where she will be doing community service and furthering her Jewish education in the Tivnu: Building Justice Gap Year Program before heading off to Wellesley college where apparently she will cut her hair short and carry a sword? Anyways, she would like to thank her family, Emily, and Harvey Milk and the many other queer activists who have had such profound impacts on her life! Enjoy the show!
Sam Cubbage
Sam is a recently graduated senior who was homeschooled by their amazing mother. You may have recently seen them in Dear Harvey as Nicole Murray-Ramirez, The Importance Of Being Earnest as Algernon, playing Ben in The Burials, or the wonderful Cherry in Beaux Stratagem. Sam started their theater journey at the age of 9 performing in musicals. Three years ago this summer, Sam joined acme as their master stage manager and has loved every moment since! They would like to thank Emily for this amazing experience to perform even in the strangest of circumstances. They invite you to pull up a chair, grab your favorite snacks, and enjoy this wonderful zoom theater experience. Enjoy the show!
Kira Cubbage
Kira Cubbage (she/her) is a homeschooler about to graduate 12th grade, and is excited to be performing in her 8th Acme show. She is excited to be appearing as Officer Billig, and is excited to discover the interesting (and sometimes irritating) challenges and opportunities that Zoom offers to theater. Her previous roles have included: Willi Graf in Acme’s white rose, Various ensemble roles in Acme’s Twelfth Night, The Beaux Stratagem, and The Triangle Factory Fire Project, and the lion in Acmes Twelve Huntsmen. Outside of acting Kira enjoys roleplaying games (and particularly D&D), anime, and various nerdy/geek activities.
Sophia Ginosar
Sophia Ginosar (she/her) is a senior at East High School in Denver, Colorado. Despite the unusual locale, she has some connection to ACME, as her mother was the costume maker for the company in the early 1980s. Although her role as the Dragon will be her second at ACME, she has participated in many shows, such as Sister Act, The Diary of Anne Frank, and West Side Story. When not working on a production, Sophia spends her time playing video games, drawing, and working on 3D animation. She would like to thank everyone at ACME for being incredibly welcoming.
Jackie Wallis
Jackie Wallis is a rising Junior at DHS, and is ACME’s set apprentice and a member of DHS theater Board. She has been acting for many years, some of her favorite roles being: Allison (The Breakfast Club), Mr. Filby (The Time Machine), and Ottavio (Scapino!). When not involved in theater, she can be found riding her completely unhinged horse, drawing, or attempting to woo her gecko with various strange noises. She hopes you find some joy in watching this show during these tumultuous times!
Gray Blair
Gray Blair-Neuburger is a recent graduate of the Davis School of Independent Study, and is currently in tears because this really is their last Acme show. Gray has been with ACME since spring of 2017 (probably, years are hard), first appearing as Officer 3 in Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. Over the years Gray has acted, served as Front of House master, and generally had a very good time. Past shows with Acme have included The 12 Huntsmen, Lead Rings on the Merry-go-round, and recently various virtual play readings. They look forward to continuing their theatrical adventures next year at Southern Oregon University (go Raiders!), where they will be joining the Honors program (go Gray!). Outside of Acme you WON’T see Gray anywhere, because they are practicing social distancing and haven’t left the house in months.
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