PRODUCTIONS
Below is a small selection of Eric's work as a director.
Please view his CV for a complete list of his directing work, dramatic work, and productions.
GREEK
Chicago Opera Vanguard, June 2009
Music by Mark Anthony Turnage
Libretto by Mark Anthony Turnage & Jonathan Moore
Adapted from the play by Stephen Berkoff
Featuring:
Justin Neal Adair
Ashlee Hardgrave
Brad Jungwirth
Caitlin McKechney
Sean Ewert
Dwight Egan Sora
Cassie Vlahos
Kelly Yahono
Set: John Sundling
Costumes: Philip Dawkins
Music Director: Chris Ramaekers
Production by Eric Reda
ORPHEUS & EURIDICE
Chicago Opera Vanguard, February 2009
Music & Lyrics by Ricky Ian Gordon
Costumes: Steven Rosengard
Murals: Rob Funderburk
Featuring:
Ken Gasch – dancer/choreographer
Rebecca Prescott – soprano
Patrick Rehker – clarinet
Logan Vaughn – dancer/choreographer
Men’s Wardrobe & Costume Construction: Philip Dawkins
Lighting Design: Richard Ebeling
“Creature” Design: Jaime Reda
Sound Design: Florian Staab
Music Director: Nick Sula
Production by Eric Reda
WINTERREISE
Chicago Opera Vanguard, Winter 2010
Music: Franz Schubert
Poems: Johann Ludwig Wilhelm Müller
Featuring:
Brad Jungwirth, baritone
Myron Silberstein, Piano/music director
With Brian Barber. Sophie Gatins and Jessica Sheffield
Costume Design: Joshua Allard
Technical Director: Erica Burger
Curtain Construction: Philip Dawkins
Lighting Design:Richard Ebeling
Production Manager: Sarah Luse
Video Design: Joshua Pfaff
Tech Manager: Chris Rader
New translations by Eric Zobel
Illustrations: Jaime Reda
Sound Design: Florian Staab
Stage Manager: Shelby Wilson
Co-Director: Karen Yates
Production and Co-Director: Eric Reda
