Ajax
Written by Sophocles
Translated by Herbert Golder and Richard Pevear
Carnegie Mellon School of Drama
Pittsburgh, PA November 2025
"Costume designer Jackson Underwood...focused on portraying the military uniforms with as much accuracy as possible. They used military insignia and medals, including the Medal of Honor, to connect Ancient Greek politics and symbols with familiar military ranks and awards."
-Aren Framil, The Tartan
Director: Matthew Kereama
Costume Design: Jackson Underwood
Scenic Design: Panayiota Preovolos
Lighting Design: Eibhilín Parke
Sound Design: Ray Morgen
Media Design: Ryan Yu
Photos: David Rubin and Louis Stein
Gown made by draper Alex Ribison, Helmet made by Jackson Underwood
Photos by @DSRphoto & @LBS_photo
Draper: Alex Robison
Draper: Alex Robison
Wire structure inspired by Ancient Greek war helmet: sprung steel wire base wrapped in gold hercules braid
6 military ribbon sets and 4 military medal sets, each researched and arranged in correct order for marine/navy/army guidelines
Star 3D printed and gold leafed my hand, ribbon hand embroidered and custom length
Collaboration with VMD dept, live feed from body cam projected onto set during the show
blood and dirt makeup for Ajax, hair quick change from chorus to Teucer
baby wrap and swaddle so Tecmessa can hold the baby hands free, or take it out and pass it to other performers
taught and oversaw a crew to do distressing work
"Permablood" product used to achieve a non-transferable wet look, pulled-apart rope fibers mixed in to look like guts and innards
