MEDUSA UNCUT
A play by Krishna Patel
A live theater performanceNIDA Festival Of Emerging Artists 2025 Studio Theater
THE COMPANY
Principal Cast (in order of speaking)
Athena Anastasia Feneri
Pegasus Jules Hawson
Medusa Zahara Jithoo
Perseus Reid Perry
Director Harrison Simmons
Costume, Props and Set Designer Joey Love-McKenzie
Lighting Designer Chaii Ki Chapman
Sound Designer Matthew Phillips
In the grand tradition of contemporizing ancient Greek mythology for entertainment, Medusa Uncut presents a campy re-telling of the Medusa myth. A kitsch and colourful frame belies the serious message of a play cautioning against blind faith in religious doctrine. Do we need the gods, or do they need us?
The production explored liminal spaces within the chaos of an ever-changing myth, reflecting the evolution of cultures and the fluidity of storytelling. Drawing on Brechtian conventions, the design actively engaged the audience, reminding them they are watching a play and encouraging them to consider how every design decision serves a specific purpose.
The rigid use of colour and levels separates mortal from immortal, emphasising the gods imperious nature, and mortals who never think to rise above them. Costumes blend contemporary fashion with ancient Greek elements, suggesting a dissonance in time. The lighting envisions the fusion of two worlds, highlighting the power and influence within both. One of worlds, belonging to the gods, is full of playful colours and unrealistic intentions. While the other is populated by the mortals, of truth and consequence. The sound design ties everything together, blending modern gay pop with subtle moments of silence, like the effect of flicking through radio stations, ever-changing, ever-evolving.
An ode to the height of the story...
Principal Cast (in order of speaking)
Athena Anastasia Feneri
Pegasus Jules Hawson
Medusa Zahara Jithoo
Perseus Reid Perry
Director Harrison Simmons
Costume, Props and Set Designer Joey Love-McKenzie
Lighting Designer Chaii Ki Chapman
Sound Designer Matthew Phillips
Voice Coach Patrick Klavins
Movement Choreographer Troy Honeysett
Production Manager Yasmin Breeze
Stage Manager Ethan Coombes
Construction Manager Eadie Doosey Shaw
Costume Supervisor Imahn Pholi
Head Electrician Archer Dametto
Make-up Artist Miranda Reid