The cursed Trojan priestess is finally given her own voice by stage director Kelly McMahon in this original chamber musical featuring the songs of Patti Smith.
LOSANGELES – It was grad school when accomplished stage director Kelly McMahon first really started exploring Cassandra, the legendary priestess of Greek mythology who was cursed to utter prophetic truths to deaf ears. McMahon delved deep into her backstory and the famous tales told about her and realized she had something unique to present in Cassandra’s history, which was often shaped by men.
Cassandra was now going to tell her own story.
Cassandra makes its world premiere at studio/stage this June as part of the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Cassandra is an original chamber musical with a story by McMahon, a book by Anthea Carns, and featuring the songs of Patti Smith. After centuries of having men write about her––and put words in her mouth––Cassandra is given the opportunity to tell her own story. Invited by The Three