Deaf West Theatre's Oedipus at the Getty Villa w/ Russell Harvard, Alexandria Wailes and Akia Takara

In the world of Oedipus, cultures and languages collide into a memorable yet haunting production. Russell Harvard, Alexandria Wailes, and Akia Takara, three of the company members in our production at the Getty Villa, tell us how this true-crime story full of mystery reminds us that we are all connected and how important it is to create in a space that embraces these collisions. OEDIPUS By Sophocles Directed and Adapted by Jenny Koons ASL Adaptation by Andrew Morrill and Alexandria Wailes Co-produced by Deaf West Theatre September 1 - October 1, 2022 Visit https://www.deafwest.org/oedipus for more show information. CAST: Treshelle Edmond Russell Harvard Ashlea Hayes Amelia Hensley Matthew Jaeger Gregor Lopes Andrew Morrill On Shiu Alexandria Wailes Akia Takara Jon Wolfe Nelson ABOUT THE GETTY: Getty is a cultural and philanthropic institution dedicated to the presentation, conservation, and interpretation of the world’s artistic legacy. Each fall, the Getty features a classical tragedy or comedy in the Getty Villa's dramatic Outdoor Theater, a venue modeled after ancient Greek and Roman theaters. Visit https://www.getty.edu/ to learn more. Video Producer: Alek Lev Videographer/Editor: Katie Walker VIDEO DESCRIPTION: This video depicts three people, Oedipus cast members Russell Harvard a Deaf man who is wearing a dark grey polo and has wavy blonde hair, Alexandria Wailes a Deaf woman dressed in a black sleeveless blouse and has long curly hair that is tossed-up in a bun and Akia Takara a hearing woman wearing a black sleeveless shirt and has long braided hair that goes past shoulders. All participants are seated and behind them is a beautiful sun-soaked courtyard with green foliage. Throughout the video are rehearsal show clippings that depict the cast in various show actions and scenes. Actors are looking and speaking directly into the camera.