Welcome to Troy, USA, 1972, where tensions are high, draft cards are burning, and protests are rampant. A Chorus of historic activists and organizers guides us through this world premiere adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Troilus and Cressida, examining war, race, class, oppression, betrayal, and just how far we will go for love. Featuring striking imagery, soulful music, and a powerful multi-racial ensemble cast, Troy, USA marks the first major collaboration between playwrights Don Wilson Glenn and Dmae Lo Roberts, and the third commission of Bag&Baggage Productions’ Problem Play Project, supported by the Meyer Memorial Trust, and directed by B&B Resident Artist Lawrence Siulagi. Additional sponsorship by Karl Citek and Patricia Logan.
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Bag&Baggage Productions Proudly Presents...
Troy, USA
June 2022 The Vault Theater & Event Space
by Don Wilson Glenn & Dmae Lo Roberts
Details
Runs June 2022
Run Time 120 minutes, including 1 intermission(s)
Recommended for ages 14+
Content Advisory:
mature themes, racialized trauma
Cast & Production
Cast & Crew
Cast
Negasi Brown – Troilus, Antenor, Petroclus,
Eric Island – Paris, Troy Lee, Theristes, Chorus
Tessa May – Cassandra, Chorus
BreeAna Miyuki Eisel – Helen, News Reporter, Chorus
Maddie Nguyen – Cressida, News Reporter, Chorus
Matt Ostrowski – Ajax, Ulysses, News Reporter
Rae Davis – Hector, News Reporter, Guard
Daniel Yogi – Achilles, Vincent Chin, Rev. Calchas
Production & Design
Production Team
Lawrence Siulagi – Director
Paulina Jaeger-Rosete – Assistant Director
Ephriam Harnsberger – Stage Manager
Elizabeth Swetland – Assistant Stage Manager
Lily Wakefield – Box Office Manager & Production Electrician
Design Team
Garrett Brown – Sound Design
Sophina Flores – Lighting Design
Melissa Heller – Costume Design
Mandy Khoshnevisan – Projection Design
Miranda Nolten – Wig Design
Gabriela Portuguez – Choreographer
Jim Ricks-White – Technical Director
Sumi Wu – Scenic & Properties Design
About Bag&Baggage
A Note from Artistic Director Nik Whitcomb!
Canon (noun): a collection or list of sacred books accepted as genuine.
For two decades we have explored the bounds of the theatrical canon and taken new looks at classic tales told by some of the world's most prolific writers. As we head into the next two decades as Hillsboro's resident professional theatre company we seek to be a part of the expansion of this canon and introduce our community (and the world) to instant classics by voices they may not be familiar with. Our 24/25 season is jam-packed with fresh stories that will provoke thought, create connections, and leave our audiences with a deepened curiosity about the world around them. Come along with us as we solve mysteries, watch birds, meet magical beings, and engage with recognizable characters in entirely new ways!
This season we celebrate 20 years of gathering the community of Hillsboro through storytelling. Thank you for being a part of our story. We hope you will continue to support us as we write the next chapter. We guarantee you will enjoy the new friends you meet along the ride!
-Nik Whitcomb, Artistic Director
We Have a Responsibility to Our Community and to Ourselves...
Bag&Baggage’s mission is to crack open and explore the classics of world literature through innovative and provocative theatrical productions, connecting these great works to the people in our diverse community in a way that affirms our shared humanity. As the only professional performing arts organization in Hillsboro, we believe we have a responsibility to connect our work to the lives and experiences of the people who call our community home.
Taking Photos in the Theater
While we ask you to turn off your phones during the show, we’re happy to have you taking photos before or after the performance! If you post photos on social media or elsewhere, please credit the designers who have brought this show to life:
- Scenic Designer
- Lighting Designer
- Projection Designer
- Props Master
Please note that photos are prohibited during the performance, and photos of the stage are not permitted if an actor is present.
Land Acknowledgement
We ask all visitors to The Vault Theater to take a personal moment to acknowledge and honor the Atfalati band of the Kalapuya tribe, upon whose ancestral lands this building stands. We pay our respects to elders both past and present.
Bag & Baggage Staff
Nik Whitcomb, Artistic Director
Barry Carman, Development Manager
Grayson Ashford, Education Fellow
Marissa Sanchez, Patron Experience & Project Manager
Mandana Khoshnevisan, Technical Director
Venus Edlin, Social Media & Website Specialist
Ephriam Harnsberger, Company Manager
Bag & Baggage Board
Bianca McCarthy, Board Chair
Jincy Pace, Board Member
James Farwell, Board Member
Nik Whitcomb, Artistic Director
Christi Dodge, Board Member
Krystal Michaels Monroe, Board Member
Jelana Canfield, Board Member