What is your name?
Lisa Simone Swaren
What is your role on The Penelopiad?
Assistant Stage Manager/Dresser, I provide direct assistance to the cast and crew to ensure all aspects of the production run smoothly.
Why should audiences come to see The Penelopiad?
This Margaret Atwood piece expertly reveals many shocking and fascinating vantage points of the females within an ancient and well-known tale of epic proportions.
What would you say would be a highlight of working on The Penelopiad so far?
Seeing women in the roles of powerful men provides a fresh perspective that isn’t otherwise possible.
In the play, Penelope reflects upon her life and her choices. Looking back, if you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
Advice to my younger self would include: the request to never lose traction, and always schedule regular self-care! I agree with Einstein, who said, “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
Who is your favourite figure in Greek mythology, and why?
I admire Ariadne for concocting glamorously creative rescue solutions and having a heart overflowing with love.