MISSION
Walk on Air Productions dedicates itself to encouraging a global awareness as we collectively face the challenges of our times from forced migrations of peoples due to climate change, ecological disasters, and political upheaval to disputes that prevent us from finding common cause. We are an international ensemble working collaboratively, creating stories for our time, engaging in interdisciplinary media and technologies in order to pioneer online and live music-theatre performances that promote collective engagement and inclusivity.
MEDEA REDUX by WALK on AIR
Medea Redux is an online performance featuring original music, story, audio, and visuals by Walk on Air Productions. This music-theatre piece revisits the ancient story of Medea and the challenges faced by her as the 'outsider.' Legend says that Medea killed her two sons by Jason in a fit of rage over his taking a new wife, Glauce, to further his political ambitions. As a foreigner Medea–now abandoned by Jason–is cast out as a “barbarian” and the future of her sons put in danger. The story of Medea Redux–moving between ancient times, the present, and future–delves into the circumstances leading up to and following the murder of the children and Medea’s escape. The household servants, Betty, Al, and Vlad, and a stranger seeking refuge, Mariika, are left to come to terms with the trauma of this life-altering event. They relive the events, recreating the actions of the various agents of this tragedy, and each proposes a different point of view on the reasons for Medea's lethal actions.
Medea Theme
The Chorus cautions the viewer against defying Medea.
Credits: media content, Helen E. Richardson; video production, Adrian D. Cameron;
composition, lyrics, vocals, Deborah Latz; music production, Andy Mason and Deborah Latz
Tutor's Song
Alexander, tutor to the sons of Medea and Jason, finds himself in jail accused by his companions of a crime he did not commit.
Credits: media content and lyrics, Helen E. Richardson; video production, Adrian D. Cameron; composition, music production, vocals, Andy Mason
Customs, Demands
Medea, as played by the stranger Mariika, protests the traditions and customs that constrain the role of women.
Credits: media content and lyrics, Helen E. Richardson; video production, Adrian D. Cameron;
composition and music production, Andy Mason; vocals, Deborah Latz
Duet
While acting out the roles of Medea and Jason, Mariika and Jason’s manservant, Vlad, reach back to the love that brought Medea and Jason together.
Credits: media content and video production, Inkyoung Bae; composition, lyrics, vocals, Deborah Latz; music production, Andy Mason and Deborah Latz
God of Vengeance
Medea prepares a potion to destroy Glauce, Jason’s new bride.
Credits: media content and video production, Inkyoung Bae; composition, vocals, Deborah Latz; music production, Deborah Latz and Andy Mason; lyrics, Helen E. Richardson
Medea Redux, a Sneak Preview
History is....
Vlad offers his observations about history.
Credits: composition, music production and vocals, Andy Mason;
lyrics and video production, Helen E. Richardson
STILLS FROM MEDEA REDUX, a SNEAK PREVIEW
STILLS FROM MEDEA REDUX, a SNEAK PREVIEW