Shrunken Heads Production Company, with support from the UC Santa Barbara Department of Music, presents A Legacy of Stone, an original student-written musical, with music, lyrics, and book by Cameron Hastings. This production is Shrunken Heads’ first fall quarter intensive, and includes a live UCSB student orchestra, enchanting performance & dance, and an Ancient Greece-themed Gala at the UCSB Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall.
A Legacy of Stone tells the story of Medusa, a legend of Greek mythology, in her humble beginnings as a priestess of Athena. She finds herself falling in love with Vasilias, a man who keeps his cards close to his chest, against Athena’s counsel. A centuries-long feud re-ignites, and Medusa is challenged with balancing devotion, autonomy, and perseverance, which begs the question: can you discover power through pain and loss?
Featuring captivating dance numbers, standout performances, and original music and lyrics written by Shrunken Heads’ Music Director Cameron Hastings, brought to life by a live orchestra performed by UCSB student musicians. Shrunken Heads Production Company presents an entirely student-run production showcasing exceptional student performers & musicians alongside a dedicated creative, musical, and production team, delivering an exhilarating, thought-provoking musical and theatrical experience.
A Legacy of Stone contains mature themes, intense subject matter, and theatrical effects that may distress some audience members. Violence, sexual assault, explicit language, and pregnancy will be depicted on stage. This show is not recommended for younger audiences.
PERFORMANCE DATE, TIME, and LOCATION
- October 16th, 7:00 pm (Ancient Greece-Themed Gala immediately following show)
- October 17th, 7:00 pm
- October 18th, 2:00 pm
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
Music Building, University of California
TICKET INFORMATION
General admission tickets are available for purchase. Student tickets are also available for purchase, however, a Student ID must be presented at the door upon showtime. Shows have sold out before. Purchasing your ticket as soon as possible is highly encouraged.
Ticket link: https://cur8.com/40906/project/141947
CREATIVE TEAM & PRINCIPAL CAST
A Legacy of Stone is distinguished by an ensemble of exceptional student artists representing diverse majors and academic pathways across UC Santa Barbara’s College of Letters & Science, College of Engineering, and College of Creative Studies. Drawing together scholars from the humanities, sciences, and arts, from Communications, Film, and Music Composition to Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, and beyond, this production exemplifies the rigor, interdisciplinary, and creative excellence that define UCSB.
Creative Team: Director, Sydney Clark; Set Design and Technical Director, Richard Croy; Scenic Design, Bridget Hefelfinger; Vocal Direction, Cameron Hastings; Lighting Designer, Jeremy Scheirer; Music Director, Ariel Spagnalo; Choreographer, Lizzie Teeter; Costume and Prop Designer, Hannah Wobrock; Assistant Costume Designer, Ayve Algazi; Assistant Prop Designer, Yumalai Duran.
Principal Cast Members: Lena Wessel as Medusa, Benjamin Maman as Poseidon/Vasilias, Kimberlly Baldwin as Athena, Zachary Giovanini as Stheno, Reagan Acosta as Euryale, John Sylvester as Hermes, and Lemon Taylor as Perseus
ABOUT SHRUNKEN HEADS PRODUCTION COMPANY
Shrunken Heads Production Company (SHPC) is a university student-run theater company at UCSB. SHPC is passionate about bringing captivating stories to life on stage, showcasing the talent and creativity of students from across all majors. Our productions strive to entertain, inspire, and provoke thought, leaving a lasting impact on our audiences. This is a space to share our journey, love for the performing arts, and commitment to artistic excellence.
ABOUT THE UC SANTA BARBARA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
With over 150 events presented annually, the UC Santa Barbara Department of Music offers something for every music lover. The department boasts 26 unique performing ensembles, each with a quarterly concert calendar. Chamber music, large ensembles, opera, contemporary groups, world music, and jazz ensembles make up the department’s rich performance calendar, along with lectures, master classes, and presentations from the ethnomusicology, musicology, theory, and composition programs. For a complete listing of performances and lectures for the quarter, please visit the UC Santa Barbara Department of Music website at www.music.ucsb.edu. For additional information, photos, or to request an interview with an artist, please contact Angelina Toporov, atoporov@music.ucsb.edu. To sign up for the Department of Music’s newsletter, please visit music.ucsb.edu.