Antonio’s Song / I was dreaming of a son by Dael Orlandersmith & Antonio Edwards Suarez

by Dael Orlandersmith & Antonio Edwards Suarez
Co-World Premiere with Milwaukee Repertory Theater / Directed by Mark Clements
Movement Direction/Choreography by Alexandra Beller

A poetic journey of a dancer/artist/father questioning the balance of his passions — art, culture family. A story that, questions/challenges the legacy of stereotypes: of manhood/race/fatherhood. This solo/movement drama explores the sins of our fathers and mothers — as well as the gifts that our parents bestow upon us. How do we own the responsibility — TO RECOGNIZE? TO BE AWARE? Antonio Edwards Suarez, a breathtaking performer shares the legacy with pain, promise, and hope.

“What does it mean to be a sonWhat does it mean to be A FATHER?”

Commissioned by Joshua Sherman Productions, LLC

Supported in part by grants from the National Endowment for the arts and the Dramatists Guild Foundation.

CAST

Antonio
Antonio Edwards Suarez

Scenic Design
Luciana Stecconi

Costume Design
Peggy McKowen

Lighting Design
John Ambrosone

Sound Design & Composition
Andre Pluess

Projections Design
Jared Mezzocchi

Technical Director
Monique Robine

Stage Manager
Lindsay Eberly

Stage Management Intern
Lilian McGrail

Casting Directors
Pat McCorkle, CSA
Katja Zarolinski, CSA