Missouri State University

Skip to content Skip to navigation
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Arts & Letters Expressions

An online publication for the alumni and friends of the College of Arts and Letters

MFAA director performs in Kansas City play

February 5, 2015 by Trysta Herzog

iliadMissouri Fine Arts Academy co-director Ray Castrey is performing with the Kansas City Repertory Theatre through Feb. 15 in the innovative two-actor play, “An Iliad,” an intense take on Homer’s epic poem. Written by Obie-award winners Lisa Peterson and Denis O’Hare (HBO’s True Blood), this retelling illuminates an ancient classic by taking a harrowing look at the human cost of war. The play is directed by KC Rep’s producing director Jerry Genochio.

Performances are being held at the Spencer Theatre in the James C. Olson Performing Arts Center in Kansas City, Missouri. For show times and ticket information, visit the website or call 816-235-2700. The play is appropriate for ages 13 and up and contains language depicting scenes of graphic violence.

Castrey’s role

Castrey, who is also the show’s musical director, plays the Musician. And although he has no speaking parts, the myriad instruments he plays brings a large presence to the stage in support of the Poet, played by Kyle Hatley, KC Rep’s resident director.

About Castrey

Castrey has served as an MFAA faculty member, lead teacher, interdisciplinary arts/arts integration specialist and academy coordinator before becoming the academy director in 2012.

He is an emeritus member of the theatre and dance department, where he provided music and soundscapes for departmental productions and classes for 29 years. He has created more than 70 works for theatre, dance, and video productions, and has performed in almost every imaginable, and some unimaginable, music venues.

Filed Under: Announcement, MFAA, Theatre and Dance Department Tagged With: Theatre and Dance

Recent Posts

  • Continuing to celebrate excellence at the 2023 Judy Awards
  • Jason Jolley named Reynolds College associate dean
  • RCOAL Research Symposium – Spring 2023 Series
  • Mind’s Eye features work of Dr. Brad Snow
  • Course credit opportunities during January 2023 Intersession

Categories

  • Admin News
  • Alumni News
  • Alumni Spotlight
  • Announcement
  • Art + Design
  • Awards & Accolades
  • Brick City Gallery
  • chamber orchestra
  • Communication
  • community
  • Diversity
  • Electronic Arts
  • Employment
  • English
  • English Language Institute
  • Exchange
  • Experts
  • Expressions
  • Faculty & Staff Accomplishments
  • Faculty and Staff Page
  • Faculty News
  • Faculty Travel
  • Festivals
  • health
  • Lecture Series
  • library
  • Media Journalism & Film
  • MFAA
  • missouri state journal
  • Modern & Classical Languages
  • Music
  • News
  • News Releases
  • Ozarks Celebration Festival
  • Philanthropy
  • Public Affairs
  • Public Event
  • publication
  • Qingdao
  • Special Event
  • Student Accomplishments
  • Student Exhibition Center
  • Student News
  • Student Travel
  • Theatre and Dance Department
  • Visiting Artist
  • Vol 3 Issue 1
  • WikiLeaks
  • World Languages and Cultures

Tags

Accomplishments Art and Design austin elliott awards barbara jones barb jones Center for Dispute Resolution chris olson coal College of Arts and Letters commencement Communication communications concert electronic arts English exhibits fantastic journey grants homecoming Homecoming 2014 ice cream social internal josh pfaff locke and stache logan triplett lucie amberg masterclass Media Journalism and Film mjf Modern and Classical Languages Music musical theatre Ozarks Celebration Festival panels performances photography publications research Shawn Wahl Student Exhibition Center Tent Theatre Theatre and Dance The Standard travel

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Make your Missouri statementMake your Missouri statement
  • Last Modified: February 18, 2015
  • Accessibility
  • Disclaimer
  • Disclosures
  • Equal Opportunity Employer and Institution
  • © 2025 Board of Governors, Missouri State University
  • Contact Information
  • Healthcare MRFs