VENUS & THE VIXENS: GAMES OF LOVE
Played MAY 30 - JUNE 16, 2024 at Emerald City Trapeze arts
Venus & the Vixens was an interactive rock musical, an immersive theatrical experience, and a joyous antidote to post-pandemic isolation and technology overload. Guests grabbed drinks and bites at the bar, enjoyed playing games with fellow attendees, and lost themselves in the electro-pop sounds of a heart-pumping all-female disco-rock band. This fresh take on the mythological tale of Cupid and Psyche’s epic love story was filled with games of chance, aerial flourishes, physical challenges, and playful surprises. It brought people together, reminding us all: You can’t win if you don’t play!
ASL interpretation was provided during the June 7th performance, ensuring an inclusive experience for all attendees.
Photos by Ernie Sapiro
Food & Beverages by The Ruby Brink
Seattle Magazine calls The Ruby Brink's food, "meticulously made and locally focused." Their team of brilliant farm-to-table chefs and butchers will prepare casually spectacular treats for purchase.
Conceived, Written & Directed by Martha Enson
Presented by EnJoy Productions
Creative Team
Music - Sari Breznau
Libretto - Martha Enson, Sari Breznau, Caela Bailey
Choreographer- Shadae Simone
Cast & Game Leads
Caela Bailey - Venus
Joel Domenico - Cupid
Shadae Simone - Psyche
Kaleb Kerr - Game Lead
Alanna Francis - Game Lead
Chay Dixon - Game Lead
Patricia Charms - Game Lead
Richard Peacock - Game Lead
Band
Sari Breznau - Band leader, Keyboard and Horns, Vocals
Melissa Montalto - Keyboards, Vocals
Marina Christopher - Bass, Vocals
Teryn Kilgore - Guitar
Leah Thomas - Horns, Vocals
Baylee Harper - Drums, Vocals
Understudies
Tori Spero - Venus
Richard Peacock - Cupid
Patricia Charms - Psyche
What people are Saying!
“Goose-bump-worthy voices, rocking music, whimsical storytelling and audience participation … Great healing fun! ”
“A fun, funny and very talented performer, Martha’s creative gifts and astonishing energy, make her a local treasure.
She amazes us with this exciting original production!”
Thanks to our generous sponsors
EnJoy Productions and Venus & The Vixens is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike.
Shunpike is the 501 (c)3 non-profit agency that empowers artists through equitable access to vital expertise, opportunities, and business services