COMING SOON: Editorial commentary on a version of Aeschylus’s The Furies (aka Eumenides) adapted by J’aime Morrison as part of the Independent Shakespeare Company’s experimental Iambic Lab will be added in the near future. For now, this entry documents my attendance (4/3/2026) and basic information.
Full Cast & Context
The Independent Shakespeare Co. was co-founded by Melissa Chalsma and David Melville.
J’aime Morrison adapted and directed this piece, based on Eumenides by Aeschylus and translated by Ted Hughes.
The cast included:
- Melissa Chalsma: Clytemnestra
- Patrick Batiste: Apollo / Others
- Jack Fulkerson: Orestes / Others
- Ruby Hernandez: Athena / Iphigenia / Others
David Melville was on hand to lead the post-show discussion. The stage manager was Kimberly Jimenez. Carene Rose Mekertichyan ran front of house.
