Orlando

University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Department of Theatre and Drama / University Theatre presents ORLANDO by Virginia Woolf, adapted by Sarah Ruhl Directed by Ann M. Shanahan Based on the classic feminist novel by Virginia Woolf, Sarah Ruhl’s contemporary adaptation of Orlando is a lyrical and highly theatrical tale about the life of poet Orlando as they strive to find true love and authentic artistic expression amidst shifting tides of history, cultural norms, and gender roles and expectations. As Orlando seeks real love and to write the perfect poem, they travel the world, through time, changing from man to woman, in a profound, moving, and funny story described as the most charming love letter in literature. Department of Theatre and Drama faculty member Ann M. Shanahan directs Allie Armstrong, Mick Caldwell, Amelia Eichmeier, Clara Feng, Rishi Lulla, Chloe Maier, Natalie Matthai, Alethea Quick, Sophia Schmidt, Warren Stern, A.J. Stoffels, and Byron Yanzapanta. Rachel Reicherd is the assistant director, Audrey Lauren Standish is the intimacy director, Whitney Derendinger is the fight director, Juliana Gessner is the scenic designer, Aly Amidei is the costume designer, assisted by Nora Wondra, Brandon Wardell is the lighting designer, assisted by Leo Wang, Isabel White is the sound designer, Rob Wagner is the technical director and props director and Jahana Azodi is the stage manager, assisted by Saumya Sachdeva. Content Advisory: This play contains mature content. For more information visit https://theatre.wisc.edu/ This production is made possible through generous support from the Anonymous Block Grant. Performances will be held April 18-28, 2024, in the Ronald E. Mitchell Theatre, Vilas Hall 821 University Avenue Madison WI 53706. Performance times are as follows: Performance Calendar Thursday April 18 @ 7:30pm Friday April 19 @ 7:30pm Saturday April 20 @ 2:00pm Saturday April 20 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 21 @ 2:00pm Thursday April 25 @ 7:30pm Friday April 26 @ 7:30pm Saturday April 27 @ 2:00pm Saturday April 27 @ 7:30pm Sunday April 28 @ 2:00pm Ticket Prices: $26 Adult $21 Senior (62 +) $21 UW Faculty/Staff (ID) $9 UW Students and other College Students (ID) $9 Children (K-12) $15 Group Sales (10 tickets or more) To Order Tickets: 1. Call 608-265-2787 (Open M-F 2-6 PM) 2. Online www.artsticketing.wisc.edu 3. Walk up sales: Mitchell Theatre Lobby Box Office opens 1 hour prior to performances for walk up sales.

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