February 24, 2023 – May 13, 2023
“What a happiness it would be to cry…”
–Eurydice
Sponsored by the ASC Board of Trustees
Ruhl’s wildly imaginative bittersweet comedy Eurydice reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus and Eurydice not through Orpheus’s infamous pilgrimage to retrieve his bride, but through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost life. With contemporary characters and plot twists to rival Shakespeare’s most twisted plotlines, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. “Devastatingly lovely…Ruhl’s magical play about the joys and trials of living and dying invites the happiest kind of commemoration. Like all fine poems, songs and paintings, it’s a love letter to the world that deserves to be remembered for a good long time.” (New York Times)
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“Eurydice” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
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Topher Embrey. Photo by Anna Kariel.
Kayla Carter, Topher Embrey. Photo by Anna Kariel.
Kayla Carter. Photo by Anna Kariel.
Spring 2023 Company. Photo by Anna Kariel.
Constance Swain, Kenzie Ross, Summer England, Kayla Carter. Photo by Amy Wolf.
Topher Embrey, Kayla Carter. Photo by Amy Wolf.
Michael Manocchio, Kayla Carter. Photo by Amy Wolf.
Kenzie Ross, Summer England, Constance Swain, Kayla Carter. Photo by Amy Wolf.
Kayla Carter, Annabelle Rollison. Photo by Amy Wolf.
Kenzie Ross, Summer England, Constance Swain, Annabelle Rollison. Photo by Amy Wolf.
Kayla Carter, Michael Manocchio. Photo by Amy Wolf.
Artistic Team
John Paul Scheidler is a fight choreographer, director, and actor whose work has been a cornerstone of ASC productions since 2003.
Director of Twelfth Night (2026) at the American Shakespeare Center.
THIS SEASON: Costume Designer As You Like It; Eurydice
Thomas J. Coppola was part of the American Shakespeare Center from 2015 to 2025.
Duck Bracey is a skilled Artisan and prop master with experience bringing Shakespearean and contemporary productions to life.
Alaina Smith is the Props Artisan at the American Shakespeare Center.
Marie Lupia served at the American Shakespeare Center from 2022–2025.
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Composer, Music Director
Assistant Costume Designer
THIS SEASON: Assistant Costume Designer
Anthony is the Programming Coordinator at the American Shakespeare Center.
Wardrobe Supervisor & Dresser / Stitcher / Draper
Amy Monsalve is Wardrobe Manager & Design Assistant at the ASC, recognized for her attention to detail and passion for bringing costumes to life.
THIS SEASON: Props Artisan
PREVIOUSLY WITH ASC: Props Artisan
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow
Charlie Mooz is a dedicated Assistant Stage Manager and actor with experience in both classic and contemporary theatre.
Paige J. Hilton worked at the American Shakespeare Center from 2023 to 2026.
Cast
THIS SEASON:
Topher Embrey is an actor at the American Shakespeare Center. Explore his theater experience, education, and background.
Summer England is a gifted actor whose compelling and elegant performances light up the ASC stage and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Oliver, Touchstone – As You Like It; Interesting Man, Child – Eurydice
THIS SEASON: Caska in Julius Caesar, Mary Bennet in Pride and Prejudice, Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream
THIS SEASON: Celia, Amiens, MarTex – As You Like It; Little Stone – Eurydice
Constance Swain is an innovative director whose bold vision and creative energy inspire captivating storytelling at ASC and beyond.
THIS SEASON: Acting Fellow – As You Like It; Eurydice
Molly Martinez-Collins is an accomplished actor who brings heartfelt performances to ASC and beyond.
Ronan Melomo is a versatile actor with a rich background in classical theatre, known for dynamic performances at the American Shakespeare Center.
Pete Sheldon is a versatile performer and musician whose passion for Shakespearean theatre and dynamic storytelling shine at ASC and beyond.