Judgment of Paris
303 Bond St. Theater for Company XIV
Brooklyn, NY
2008
conceived and directed by Austin McCormick
scenic design by Rumiko Ishii
costume design by Olivera Gajic
lighting design by Leigh Allen
Inspired by the Greek myth "The Judgment of Paris", in which the first ever beauty contest occurred, and informed by the stage directions of the Baroque Opera, The Judgment of Paris, by John Weaver, Company XIV tells an epic story of lust, love, and tragedy, illustrating the events that lead to Paris' fateful decision to award Aphrodite the golden apple in exchange for Helen of Troy. This decision launched the Trojan War, resulting in years of blood shed and catastrophe.