“MEDEAMEDEAMDEA” by Olivia Buntaine, directed by Anna Rachel Troy, is a bold reimagining of Euripides’ Medea, the infamous sorceress is no mere mortal—she is a Goddess bound by flesh, power, and the crushing weight of love turned betrayal. As Medea’s marriage to Jason fractures, the play unearths the ancient forces that shaped her: the Triple Goddess—Maiden, Mother, and Crone—guiding her through the Veil, a liminal space between life and death. Magic pulses through every moment as Medea wrestles with fate, identity, and the choice to reclaim herself at any cost. A lyrical and visceral descent into myth and self-determination, “MEDEAMEDEAMEDEA” asks: when the world demands your silence, how loud will you dare to be?
WHERE: The Edge Off Broadway, 1133 W Catalpa Ave, Chicago, IL 60640. “MEDEAMEDEAMEDEA” runs May 23rd through June 21st, Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. The show runs 1 hour, 30 minutes with no intermission
TICKETS: Tickets are pay-what-you-can with a suggested price of $20 and are on sale at https://theatreevolve.com
The closest “L” stop to The Edge Off Broadway is the Red Line at Bryn Mawr. Walk about 0.3 miles west on Bryn Mawr to Broadway, then head north to Catalpa.Additionally, the #36 Broadway bus will take you directly to the front of the theatre. You can also take the #84 Bryn Mawr bus east to Broadway or the #22 Clark bus for a nearby stop.For bus and train schedules, contact the CTA at (312) 836-7000 or visit transitchicago.com.
Street parking is available near the theatre, both paid and free.
The Cast:
Medea/Mother – Mary Eliza Willingham
Jason/Messenger – Riley Lucas
Neighbor/Maiden – Marley Doakes
Nurse/Crone – Amber Dow
Medea/Mother u/s – Jennifer Vance
Jason/Messenger u/s – Elijah J. Jones
Neighbor/Maiden u/s – Emely Cuestas
Nurse/Crone u/s – Emily Fernandez
The Artistic Team:
Playwright – Olivia Buntaine
Director – Anna Rachel Troy
Assistant Director – Kaeli Meno
Casting Assistant – Moises Diaz
Stage Manager – Gabrielle Owens
Assistant Stage Manager – Charlotte Davies
Script Dramaturg – Tessa Zitter
Rehearsal Dramaturg – Hailey Scott
Production Manager – Elliott Puckette
Technical Director – CJ Jelagin
Intimacy Director – Ali Foley
Scenic Designer – Rose Johnson
Lighting Designer – Ellie Fey
Sound Designer – Harper Justus
Costume Designer – Jana Lynn Casey
Props Designer – CJ Jelagin
ABOUT THEATRE EVOLVE CHICAGO
Theatre EVOLVE is a not-for-profit theatre company in its fourth season. Our mission is to provide opportunities for new and developing artists to grow and evolve, both on and off the stage. We aim to support bold collaborators through the use of original ideas and interpretations.