ARTEMISIA | by Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Taylor Staniforth
February 1 - 24, 2024
Gunderson’s newest work, Artemisia is “A visceral, sexy, full force true story of a radical feminist artist that shook up Italian Baroque painting.”
So why don’t we know her name?
Artemisia Gentileschi was the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century, yet her name was all but lost for centuries. Attacked at just seventeen, publicly shamed and tortured to prove her truth, Gentileschi continues to fight for her art and the freedom to make it on her own terms.
Gunderson’s Artemisia is a work of humor and warmth which celebrates the courage, artistry, and humanity of a woman who attacked the glass ceiling with every brush stroke.
*contains adult language, an accounting and discussion (not depiction) of r*pe, including the immediate aftermath. Depiction of blood is seen. Audible - account of torture, not seen, Loss of a child, grief*
PLAYWRIGHT & DIRECTOR & STAGE MANAGER
CAST
Digital Program
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February 1 - 24, 2024
Thursdays | 7:30 pm
Fridays | 8:00 pm
Saturdays | 3:00 pm + 8:00 pm
Previews
February 1, 7:30 pm
February 2, 8:00 pm
February 3, 3:00 pm
Opening Night Celebration
Saturday, February 3, 8:00 pm
ASL NIGHT
Friday, February 16, 2024 | 8:00pm
School Nights EVERY Friday Night!
($10 students, faculty & staff)
DATES + EVENTS
Director & Actors
Circle’s production is directed by Taylor Staniforth. The cast features Sky Williams* (Artemisia Madre), Paul Taylor* (Orazio), Maddie Suttles (Prudenzia Figlia/Artemisia), Carson Wright (Francesco) and Jenna Anderson (Prudenzia/Grand Duchess Christina of Loraine) with swings Savannah Elayyach and J.R. Bradford
Production Team
Circle Theatre’s production team members include Hailey Green* (Stage Manager), Richard Morrison (Master Carpenter), Leah Mazur (Scenic Designer), Christina Vargas (Costume Designer), Nikki DeShea Smith (Lighting Designer), Brian Do (Sound Designer), Jamie Milligan (Master Electrician), Grace Harmon (Wardrobe), Isabella Barnett (Scenic Artist), Jessie Wallace (Costume Supervisor), Kennedy Smith (Props Design), Grace Harmon (Wardrobe), Evan Michael Woods (Photography).
DESIGNERS + CREW