Synopsis:

In 1800's Europe, a young boy with more to lose than he thinks goes looking for adventure in the Naha'drash, a forbidden, primeval wood. Facing perils of every kind, the boy must confront the greatest darkness of all—the darkness in his own heart. This moody, gothic tale charts the journey of an innocent into the unknown, where men, women, and even the trees themselves, are not who they seem—though perhaps there is one among them keeping a sharp eye on his soul...

Performance History:

Written and choreographed by Rachel Kodweis, Dark Eyes premiered in March 2017 at Access Theater in New York City.

Cast:

Boy: Jamie Saunders

Friend/Naha’drash: Renee Vito

Naha’drash: Larissa Jeanniton, Kelsey Rispin, Gabrielle Young, Casheka Forte

Woman: Rachel Kodweis

Brogue: Dan Levitt

Brute: Christopher Cancel Pomales

Buffon: Jon Froehlich

Crew:

Directed by Laura Butler Levitt

Isaac Winton (Light Design), Elia Chuaqui (Sound Design), Christopher Cancel Pomales (Prop design and construction), Casey Robinson (Production and Promotional Assistance), Susan Hyon (Production Assistance), and Jon Froehlich and Rachel Kodweis (Costume Design).