VIRGINIA WOOLF’S ORLANDO
VIRGINIA WOOLF’S ORLANDO is a new, evening-length performance inspired by the Virginia Woolf novel, with music by Shara Nova (formerly Shara Worden) and a libretto by Andrew Ondrejcak, who will also direct and design the production. Ms. Nova will play the title role. The character of Orlando lives through multiple centuries, embodying the fashion and customs of the day. Born a biological male, Orlando mysteriously switches genders in the novel and continues evolving – through sexes and occupations, circumstances of love, boredom, despair, and hope.
Composer and lead performer Shara Nova Librettist, director and designer Andrew Ondrejcak Dramaturge Joseph Cermatori Costumes by Andrew Ondrejcak
Motion Graphics Thomas Eberwein
Performed by:
Shara Nova
Michael McElroy
Jodie Landau
James McVinnie
Brennan Hall
Liam Byrne
Developed at:
Yaddo, Saratoga Springs, New York
Watermill Center, Water Mill, New York
Civitella Ranieri, Umbria, Italy
Thread with support Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, Senegal
Photo documentation by Tom Roelofs