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The Illusion
by Pierre Corneille

Adapted by: Tony Kushner
Directed by: Ben Yalom
Produced by: Jacques Moyal and Ben Yalom

Tony Kushner’s adaptation of the Corneille classic follows an old man seeking absolution into the cave of the magician Alcandre. He finds a mystical world, inhabited by odd creatures and frightening illusions. A comedy of fairy-tale simplicity evolves into a rich, layered tragedy. Our dark physical production sold out a six week run, and was remounted at Marin Theatre Company


 

“A performance that won’t soon be forgotten.”
—Marin Independent Journal

“Magically comes alive … a feast for the senses”
—Karin McKevitt, San Francisco Gate

“Great performances … plus a live score”
—Beth Lisick, San Francisco Gate

 

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Cast

James Cutts
Keith David
Kaliopi Eleni
Jim Hogget
Stephen Jacob
Lauren Grace
Corie Henninger
Louis Parnel
Alexander Lewis
David Mendelsohn
Neil Flint Worden

Design & Production 

Music by Todd Barker
Production Manager – Helena Nolan
Stage Manager – Jessica Jelliffe
Lighting Design – Alex Lopez
Set Design – Adam Savage, Michael Burg
Effects Design – Adam Savage
Costume Design – Emily Hastings