Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea (Spring 2022)
May 12 - 15 & 19 - 21, 2022 in Spanos Theatre
What are the stories we tell ourselves about love? Dolan, a narrator who bears an uncanny resemblance to author Hans Christian Andersen, tries to tell a simple and sweet story about a rain cloud who falls to Earth when they become enamored with a human. But characters in the story keep turning into figures from Dolan’s own history of turbulent relationships, blending fantasy and reality. An adaptation, reimagining, and critique of The Little Mermaid, this play explores, teases, and expands the ideas of romantic, obsessive, and unrequited love that we learn from popular stories.
Ticketing and venue information
COVID-19 guest requirements for attending events. A green campus pass is acceptable for students.
Dramaturgical Notes
Dramaturgy: Costumes & Playwrighting
By Sandy Ing
"What is a Hans, Anyway?"
By Layli Veach
Cast
RAIN CLOUD
Jacquelyn Morales
BESSIE
Natalie Rathle
RALMOND
Taylor Wendell Lozano
MIDI
Michelle Pellegrin
EDVARD
Joshua Callis
INA
Jessica Sater
DOLAN
John DeVries
LITTLE ONE
Joelle Swarner
FOLEY ARTISTS / MUSICIANS
Niah Pratt
Megan Hunt
Artistic/Production Team
FACULTY
Ramón Esquivel, Director
Ramón Esquivel, Director
Thomas John Bernard, Costume Design Mentor
Aldo Rominger, Costume Designer
Brian Healy, Lighting Designer
Clint Bryson, Scenic Designer & Technical Director
Laina Babb, Costume Shop Manager
Brian Healy, Lighting Designer
Clint Bryson, Scenic Designer & Technical Director
Laina Babb, Costume Shop Manager
SOMETIMES THE RAIN, SOMETIMES THE SEA By Julia Izumi