(Image from Dwelling in the Word.)
Martinson Hall, Public Theater, New York City, 1990
A contemporary retelling of the story of the Old Testament prophet, starring Jonah as a temperamental drummer searching for his purpose inside of God’s plan with raucous drum solo tantrums and back up rocker girls providing narration. Fifth in a series of biblical cantatas featured at the Public.
Composed and Directed by Elizabeth Swados
Based on the novel “Jonah and the Whale” by Robert Nathan
Jonah: Jake Ehrenreich
The Jonettes: Ann Marie Milazzo and Cathy Porter
Musicians: Paul O’Keefe and Michael Sottile
Choreography by Bill Castellino
Sets by Michael E. Downs
Costumes by Judy Dearing
Lighting by Beverly Emmons
Whale Design by Tobi Kahn
Music Direction by Michael Sottile
Presented by Joseph Papp
