Set in the fictional town of Baile Beag , a village in 19th century Ireland, Translations, by Brian Friel, deals with a number of issues, using language and communication to explore the Irish character and cultural imperialism. The plot revolves around two soldiers from the British Ordinance Survey, who arrive in Baille Beag for the purpose of anglicizing the local Irish place names, one instance of imperial oppression. Culture erasure, in all its forms, is a weapon of racial discrimination that has been practiced throughout the ages by governments in power. Friel’s characters engage in the conflict to preserve local traditions against the assault.
Producers Steve Black and Erin Pelikov
Director Trudi Olivetti
Assistant Director Victoria Hermann
To be performed in the Marblehead Little Theatre Firehouse Theatre March 4-13, 2022
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The Cast of Translations Click for Actor Spotlights
| Character | Actor | |
| Manus | Malachi Rosen | |
| Sarah | Victoria Berube | |
| Jimmy Jack Cassie | David Foye | |
| Maire | Hannah Noel Schuurman | |
| Doalty | Juice Wacker | |
| Bridget | Caroline Alix | |
| Hugh | Timothy Kenslea | |
| Owen | Daniel A Lefferts | |
| Captain Lancey | Bill Brauner | |
| Lieutenant Yolland | Josh Whiting |
“Translations” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatrical.com