Irish Repertory Theatre - Emperor Jones

	THE EMPEROR JONES by Eugene O'Neill directed by Ciaran O'Reilly October 7 - December 6, 2009 December 15, 2009 - January 31, 2010 (at SoHo Playhouse) Eugene O'Neill's brilliant groundbreaking play, The Emperor Jones, is the story of Brutus Jones, an African-American man who sets himself up as monarch of a Caribbean island following a prison break in the United States. When the Natives rebel after years of exploitation, Jones's mesmerizing journey into darkness becomes a terrifying psychological portrayal of power, fear, and madness. With his demons in heavy pursuit and tom-toms beating, the Emperor is forced to confront the mortal sins of his past in search of forgiveness and salvation. Performance Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday at 8pm Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday at 3pm Approximate Running Time: 70 minutes, no intermission
Cast:
Brutus Jones	John Douglas Thompson
Crocodile God, Ensemble	Michael Akil Davis
Dandy, Ensemble	Jon Deliz
Henry Smithers, a Cockney Trader Henry Smithers, a Cockney Trader	Rick Foucheux Peter Cormican - SoHo cast
An Old Native Woman, Ensemble	Sameerah Harris
Lem, a Native Chief, Ensemble	David Heron
Witch Doctor, Ensemble	Sinclair Mitchell
Artistic Team:
Director	Ciaran O'Reilly
Choreographer	Barry McNabb
Set Design	Charlie Corcoran
Costume Design	Antonia Ford-Roberts
Lighting Design	Brian Nason
Sound Design	Ryan Rumery & Christian Frederickson
Puppet and Mask Design	Bob Flanagan
Props Designer	Deirdre Brennan
Production Stage Manager	Pamela Brusoski
Assistant Stage Manager	Rebecca C. Monroe


Awards:	O'Neill Credo Award - Ciaran O'Reilly
	Joe A. Callaway Award - "Best Performance" - John Douglas Thompson
	Joe A. Callaway Award - "Best Director" - Ciaran O'Reilly
Nominations:
Lucille Lortel	Outstanding Revival
Lucille Lortel	Outstanding Lead Actor - John Douglas Thompson
Lucille Lortel	Outstanding Sound Design - Ryan Rumery and Christian Frederickson

Drama League	Distinguished Production of a Play
Drama League	Distinguished Performance Award - John Douglas Thompson

Drama Desk	Outstanding Actor in a Play - John Douglas Thompson
Drama Desk	Outstanding Costume Design - Antonia Ford-Roberts and Bob Flanagan

Hewes Design	Scenic Design - Charlie Corcoran