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World Premiere

Artemisia

April 13-30, 2023

WRITTEN BY Lauren Gunderson

DIRECTED BY Jen Uphoff Gray

Forward Theater is proud to present the World Premiere of Artemisia, a new play by Lauren Gunderson (author of Silent Sky and I and You). Artemisia Gentileschi was the most celebrated female painter of the 17th century, yet her name is remembered by few. A work of humor and warmth that celebrates the courage, artistry, and humanity of a woman who attacked the glass ceiling with every brush stroke.

Overture Center for the Arts

201 State St,
Madison, WI 53703

Sponsored By:

Steve & Jacqui Suleski

DeWitt LLP

The Cap Times

About the show

Runtime:
1 hour 45 minutes
No intermission

Performance Dates:
April 13-30, 2023

Age Recommendations:
N/A

Accessibility

We strive to make our performances available to the entire community. This guiding principle captures the theater we aim to be.

We’re proud to be a resident company at Overture Center, which provides practical accessibility for a variety of needs.

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WORLD PREMIERE WISCONSIN

Artemisia is presented as part of World Premiere Wisconsin, a statewide festival celebrating world premiere plays and musicals. Visit the WPW website for more info.

Read Artistic Director Jen Uphoff Gray’s WPW Journal, sharing her inspiration for the original idea for the festival and the wave of Wisconsin artists that are bringing it to life.

 

‘IN HER OWN HAND’ LECTURE | CHAZEN MUSEUM

In this special program hosted by our friends at the Chazen Museum in Madison, art historian Aneta Georgievska-Shine looks more closely at Artemisia Gentileschi’s artistic and personal aspirations and accomplishments.

 

WELCOME TO FORWARD

New to Forward? Check out our welcome video featuring the Forward staff, with information on tickets, accessibility, parking, and a sneak peek inside the Playhouse.

 

Cast
Clare Arena Haden
Artemisia Madre
James DeVita
Orazio
Laura Gordon
Prudenzia Madre
Daniel Molina
Francesco
Madison Uphoff
Young Artemisia
Samara Safarik
Understudy
William Bolz
Understudy
Liz Cassarino
Understudy
Grace Halverson
Understudy
Scott Haden
Understudy
Creative Team
Christopher Dunham
Scenic Designer
Noele Stollmack
Lighting Designer
Scott Rött
Costume Designer
Joe Cerqua
Sound Designer and Composer
Pam Miles
Props Designer
Kevin Zimmer
Technical Director
David Hartig
Stage Manager
Samantha Martinson
Assistant Director
Abbi Hess
ASM

Listen: Festival highlights Wisconsin’s original works of theater
– By Mackenzie Krumme | Wisconsin Public Radio – Interview with Artistic Director Jen Uphoff Gray

Preview: World Premiere Wisconsin: A Bold Idea, Locally Brewed
– By Deanie Vallone | American Theatre Magazine

Preview: Portrait of an Artist: The World Premiere Production of ‘Artemisia’
– By Mike Fischer | Forward Advisory Company Member

Review: An artist breaks free in Forward Theater’s ‘Artemisia’
– By Linda Falkenstein | Isthmus

Review: World premiere of ‘Artemisia’ at Forward is lovely to look at
– By Lindsay Christians | The Cap Times

Artistic Associate Marcella Kearns explores the themes and inner-workings of this world premiere, with an inside look at our production design and creative process.

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