Pericles
Directed by Charles Pasternak
Santa Cruz Shakespeare (2025)
"Lily Kops is a standout, delivering with warmth and poise as Thaisa, then pivoting to sharp comic edge as the bawdy madam of Mytilene. She handles both roles with striking versatility, moving from regal grace to earthy humor with ease."
"Lily Kops dazzles as Thaisa, adding impactful emotion to the play through her coy acceptance of romantic love. As the wife and true love of Pericles, this character is a key to the aesthetic effect of the plot. Kops charms as a woman who is not shy about her amorous feelings. Her distinct beauty provides the power of the tragic elements of the play."
Photos by Kevin Lohman