ARIADNE
A New Play by Richard Colley
Ariadne is a Modern take on an Ancient Myth. Retelling the story of Theseus and The Minotaur, Ariadne swings the focus to the young princess who sacrificed everything, her way of life, her family, her safety and wealth,to help Theseus on his quest.The story examines the true place of people- from the heroes to those left in the shadows- and the ways that women have been stripped down to single use tools in legend. Bursting with charm and anger and heartbreak, Ariadne has a story to tell, and she hopes you’ll listen.
Creative Team
Richard Colley - Writer
Richard (He/Him) is a New York Based Writer, Director, Actor, who is thrilled to be able to bring stories to life. He has written several shows including, Kansas is For Giants and Listen, We Have To Kill Walt Disney. He most recently worked on Macbeth: The Match at the Tank Theatre. He is a founding memory of Liminality Theatre and has also worked in film as a stunt coordinator for Cupid For Christmas. He graduated from Shenandoah University with a BFA in Acting
Joana Tsuhlares - Director
Joana Tsuhlares (She/Her) is a NYC based director and actor. Some recent projects include associate producing Red Bull Theater’s 20th Anniversary festival, playing Malcolm in Macbeth (The Tank), and assistant directing for Zachary Elkind in his production of Richard II (Urban Stages). She is the Co-Artistic Director of Rue 151 Productions, with their current project being Hamlet, which Joana will direct in the coming year. Joana is from Short Creek, West Virginia, and she has her BFA in Acting from Shenandoah Conservatory.
Megan Chacalos - Producer
Megan Chacalos (She/Her) is a New York City based performer and producer originally from Wheeling, West Virginia. Chacalos attended West Virginia University where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting. It was within the school’s lab theatre program where she developed a knack for theatrical producing and directing. She completed conservatory training at Stella Adler Studio NYC as one of the twelve members of the school’s first ever Enhanced Curriculum program.
Chacalos began working alongside Art Lab Productions in August of 2022 and helped sculpt projects such as the social media sensation, Broadway Interludes and most recently, Silk: a new musical. She serves on the inaugural Stella Adler Alumni Council and through Art Lab works in partnership with Red Bull Theater, The Broadway League, & The American Theatre Wing.