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.
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 MadreJames DeVita
OrazioLaura Gordon
Prudenzia MadreDaniel Molina
FrancescoMadison Uphoff
Young ArtemisiaSamara Safarik
UnderstudyWilliam Bolz
UnderstudyLiz Cassarino
UnderstudyGrace Halverson
UnderstudyScott Haden
UnderstudyCreative Team
Christopher Dunham
Scenic DesignerNoele Stollmack
Lighting DesignerScott Rött
Costume DesignerJoe Cerqua
Sound Designer and ComposerPam Miles
Props DesignerKevin Zimmer
Technical DirectorDavid Hartig
Stage ManagerSamantha Martinson
Assistant DirectorAbbi Hess
ASMListen: 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
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