BLOOMINGTON – Some revolutions happen in the streets. Others in the lab. This June, Constellation is proud to present the Indiana Premiere of Another Revolution, a new play by Jacqueline Bircher, playwright of Constellation’s hit 2024 production of Webster’s B!+@#. Directed by Jonathan Michaelsen, Another Revolution is playing June 4-21 at the Constellation Playhouse.
In Another Revolution, Kat and Henry, two graduate students from opposing scientific disciplines, are forced to share a lab at Columbia University in 1968. Amidst interpersonal differences, a campus devolving into political chaos, and the uncertainty and turmoil of the outside world, they each discover what it’s like to be thrown into someone else’s orbit.
Bringing Kat and Henry to life are two talented professional actors. Starring as Kat, an ecologist conducting early studies on climate change, is Isabelle McNamara-Angel, who was last seen in Constellation’s production of The Da Vinci Code. A recent graduate of Indiana University’s MFA in Acting program, Isabelle starred in Pride and Prejudice (Lizzy), Twelfth Night (Viola), and Dial M for Murder (Maxine Hadley) at Indiana University and Hurricane Diane (Rene) at Off Night Productions. Starring alongside her as Henry, a new graduate student studying astrophysics, is Nick Barakos. Making his Constellation debut, Nick has performed regionally across the United States and in New York at the East Village Playhouse, Signature Theatre, and New World Stages.
At the helm of the production is Jonathan Michaelsen, faculty member at Indiana University, where he served as chair of the Department of Theatre, Drama, and Contemporary Dance for fourteen years. His directing credits include Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, Hamlet, Mr. Burns: A Post Electric Play, Vanya, Sonia, Marsha, and Spike, and A Clean House at Indiana University and Apropos of Nothing at the Bloomington Playwrights Project. Recently, Jonathan starred in Constellation’s production of The Da Vinci Code as Sir Leigh Teabing. Working alongside Jonathan are Scenic Designer Seth Howard, Lighting Designer Chelsie McPhilimy, Costume Designer Becky Underwood, Sound Designer David Sheehan, Stage Manager Mitchell Ward, and Assistant Stage Manager Airen Pike.
Another Revolution runs June 4-21 at the Constellation Playhouse, and tickets are on sale now! In addition to traditionally priced performances, Constellation offers Pay What You Will Thursdays for all Thursday evening performances. Supported by Jessika and Bryan Hane, this program allows audiences the chance to choose their own ticket price starting at $13 when attending on Thursday evenings. Tickets are available through Constellation’s website, over the phone at 812-336-9300, Monday – Friday from Noon to 5:00 p.m., or in-person at 122 South Walnut Street, Wednesday – Friday from Noon to 5:00 p.m.
