Caligula and the Sea
A New Devised Play - 2023
Presented as part of THE VAULTS FESTIVAL 2023
A new devised play that examines themes of power, friendship, masculinity, and the environment. A fantastical, dramatic, gripping, and not-so-historically-accurate retelling of the tales of the infamous young Roman emperor, Caligula.
Director & Producer: YUXUAN LIU
Dramaturg/Resident Writer: JACEY CASEL
Set & Costume Designer: FIONA MCKEON
Puppet Designer & Maker: NOAH SILVERSTONE
Sound Designer & Composer: HANNAH BRACEGIRDLE
Lighting Designer: AARON J DOOTSON
Technical Stage Manager: EMILY DARLEY
Movement Director: SEAN CROFT
Voice Coach: ZOE LITTLETON
Show Image Designer: JED BERRY
Marketing & PR Associate: NATALIA KNOWLTON
With special thanks to VAULT Five Mentor OLIVER HYMANS
Cast:
Caligula: NOAH SILVERSTONE
Cassius Chaerea: FELIX RYDER
Neptune: RIKO NAKAZONO
Reviews
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"Riko Nakazono is a brilliant Neptune, playing the God as cool and calculating while also still having fun as they toy with the emotions of mortals. One is constantly reminded that, compared to the simple men of the likes of Caligula and Cassius, Neptune stands above, aloof and powerful, while still carrying humanistic traits that make them able to connect with both the other characters and the audience."
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"Riko Nakazono as Neptune wields this eel in an intimidating fashion, whirling it in figure eights and mixing sinewy movement with sudden, jerking actions."
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"Riko Nakazono makes graceful transitions between playing the god Neptune and a number of other roles, including that as puppeteer for a flying bird."
