ELEKTRA

Critique Theatre company proudly presents Anne Carson’s translation of Elektra by Sophocles, musically scored by the album Electra Heart by Marina and the Diamonds, and directed by Spencer Lawton. This is a modern adaptation styled after the early 2010s Tumblr promotional campaign made by Marina. The performances, designs, and work are done by professional and student artists equally in collaboration with the SLU Theatre and Dance program. This project will shed light on an often overlooked play in the Greek canon, and it will explore how feminity can be weaponized in a strict, patriarchal society. By incorporating the album as a form of structure, the piece hopes to bring a modern struggle to an old conflict. This will be Critique Theatre Company's first in-person performance and will take place in Xavier Hall Mainstage on May 13th and 14th at 8 pm. Tickets are free to reserve but donations are highly encouraged and will be used to pay our performing ensemble.

If you are interested in coming, please click this link to fill out an RSVP Google Form so we have a headcount for the performances! 

3733 W Pine Blvd., St. Louis, MO, 63108

Street parking or use any available parking space in parking lot between McGannon Hall and Queen’s Daughter.

PERFORMERS

CHORUS - Celeste Gardner

KLYTAMNESTRA - Tori Thomas

OLD MAN - Alicen Kramer-Moser

CHRYSOTHEMIS - Karina Widman

AEGISTHOS - Abigail Bottleson

ORESTES - Jordan Miller 

IPHAGENIA’s GHOST  / ARTEMIS / APOLLO / PYLADES - Allie Thornton

ELEKTRA - Maida Dippel

PRODUCTION TEAM

Director/Producer - Spencer Lawton

Costume Designer - Celeste Gardner

Lighting Designer - Abby Bottleson, Joseph Hansen

Music Director - Elese Abney

Sound Designer - Spencer Lawton, Elese Abney

Set & Props Designer, Production Mentor - Lucy Cashion

Technical Director - Ryan Sherman

Stage Manager/Producer - Emma Glose

ASM - Cami McDonald

Publicity & Marketing - Maida Dippel

For more information, email Maida Dippel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.