BRONTË: THE WORLD WITHOUT
A production by Guild Festival Theatre.
Brontë: The World Without offers a glimpse into the lives of the three famous sisters, presenting an intimate look at their relationships, their artistic struggles, the pressure of family responsibilities, and the sisterhood that helped them achieve greatness. The play illuminates how their experiences echo those of the heroines who live on in their beloved and unforgettable novels such as Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights.
PRODUCTION INFO
By Jordi Mand
Directed by Helen Juvonen
CAST
Laura Del Papa as Charlotte Brontë
Hilary Scott as Emily Brontë
Lara Lucia as Anne Brontë
CREATIVE TEAM
Costume Design by Alex Amini
Sound Design and Arrangements by Maddie Bautista
Lighting Design by Honey Hoseiny
Production Design by Elisia Evans
Stage Manager Sabrina Weinstein
Choreography by Leah Wilton
Fight Direction by Siobhan Richardson
Production photography by Sam Moffatt
PRESS
"Maddie Bautista’s sound design is yet another well integrated element. The musical interludes, in which the sisters sing hymns together, further the elegance of this production.” — Istvan Dugalin for Istvan Reviews
“Sound designer Maddie Bautista deserves special mention. Through speakers set on either side of the audience and stage, the father’s and brothers footsteps echo through an unseen upstairs space, and ghost voices add depth to a segment where the three sisters are writing.” — Anya Wassenberg, Guild Festival Theatre: Brontë: The World Without Offers A Portrait Of The Lives, Trials & Triumphs Of The Brontë Sisters
“Maddie Bautista’s sound design evokes the unseen sounds of the Brontë men (usually upstairs) and some of the authors’ more famous lines, while some choral moments in which the sisters sing songs help the play in transition moments … (I defy you to stay dry-eyed during a rendition of “The Last Rose of Summer.”)” — Glenn Sumi, Review: Brontë: The World Without works beautifully in open-air production
“The audience never sees either the sisters’ father or their brother Branwell, yet their presence is constantly felt through Maddie Bautista’s evocative sound design. Footsteps crossing the floor, doors slamming, bells commanding and other carefully judged effects make the two men feel like fully realized characters, even though they never appear onstage.” — Paula Citron, Theatre review – Brontë, The World Without