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Monster

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​​​​​​Medusa gets a voice in her own story - at last.

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Discover the untold story behind one of mythology’s most reviled and misunderstood figures in MONSTER, the new original musical from critically-acclaimed powerhouse Direct Theatre Collective.

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The story of Medusa the snake-haired beast is well known, but MONSTER invites you to see beyond the legend, through the many versions of her story, and finally brings her voice to the surface. This journey explores Medusa’s life beyond the curse, revealing the very human experience of the monster we all know. With a Greek chorus of Muses guiding the way, this powerful reimagining will challenge everything that you think you know about Medusa.

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From the award-winning creative duo of co-writers Jill Raymond (HYSTERIA, ver·i·si·mil·i·tude) and arranger/composer Florence Reiher (Worth the Weight), MONSTER first captivated audiences as a sold-out hit at the 2023 Vancouver Fringe Festival. Now expanded into a full two-act production, as part of the Fringe's Best Of Fest co-presentations - it promises to be an unforgettable evening of theatre, myth, and music.

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This expanded production of MONSTER features twenty-one original songs, performed by a cast of fifteen performers with a live band.  

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MONSTER

An original musical written by Jill Raymond and Florence Reiher

Music Composition/Arrangement: Florence Reiher

Produced by: Direct Theatre Collective

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MONSTER December 6-7 @ Performance Works

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Other References

2024 DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

ONLINE PROGRAM AND DETAILS

Supported by the City of Richmond, and the Vancouver Fringe Festival through a generous gift from the Deux Mille Foundation

ONLINE PROGRAM

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2023 VANCOUVER FRINGE One Hour Version

ONLINE PROGRAM​​​​​

AUDIENCE RESPONSE

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