Review: Circle’s ‘Artemisia’ sheds a light on the female Italian Baroque artist
Carson Wright and Sky Williams in Circle Theatre’s ‘Artemisia.’ (Photos by Evan Michael Woods) Director Taylor Staniforth directed a lush production of Artemisia at the Circle Theatre.
Lauren Gunderson’s play wasn’t just a look at Artemisia Gentileschi, but almost an art history lesson as well. With a dynamic cast and gorgeous set, Circle Theatre’s current production was a triumph.
Sky Williams played the adult Artemisia who had found a fulfilled life after a marked past. Williams played the role with such strength that relayed a woman who had overcome an attack by a man, a long gone mother, a loving but questionably supportive father and a new life and family.
Williams’ confidence was revelatory and layered with emotion. As the younger version, Maddie Suttles gave the character a strong sass factor which was echoed by Williams.
