Orlando
by Virginia Woolf / adapted by Sarah Ruhl / Directed by Carin Bratlie Wethern / March 12–27, 2022
The self, completely altered
In a magical dream of history, Orlando lives from Renaissance England to the twentieth century. His life starts as a charismatic nobleman, a favorite of Queen Elizabeth, and the lover of a Russian princess. Heartbreak and hunger for adventure lead Orlando to Constantinople where a night of debauchery sparks a transformation: Orlando is transformed into a woman and continues her adventures through several more centuries of challenges and passions. Sarah Ruhl’s adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s novel is sexy and surprising, blithe and earnest as it artfully plays with the attributes of gender, sexuality, identity, and freedom.
Performing At:
The Crane Theater
2303 Kennedy St. NE #120
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Directions
Take 35W to the Stinson Blvd exit, go south to Summer Street NE and turn right. The Kennedy Building (where the theater is located) will be on your left, go just past it and turn left onto McKinley Place NE. The entrance to the parking lot will be on your left, just north of the building. Enter the theater using yellow the door that faces the parking lot.
Tickets:
$16-$61, Sliding Scale
Tickets must be purchased online in advance
Click here to purchase tickets
MASKS REQUIRED FOR ALL IN ATTENDANCE
In addition, proof of COVID-19 vaccination ‑OR- a recent negative test are required for entry.
Details here.
Performances Dates:
Saturday, March 12, at 7:30 pm. Opening Night.
Sunday, March 13, at 7:30pm. ASL/Audio Description
Monday, March 14, at 7:30pm. Pay What You Can.
Friday, March 18, at 7:30pm.
Saturday, March 19, at 7:30pm.
Sunday, March 20, at 7:30pm.
Friday, March 25, at 7:30pm.
Saturday, March 26, at 7:30pm.
Sunday, March 27, at 3:00pm. Closing Matinee.
Photo Credit: Scott Pakudaitis
Design: Max Lindorfer
Click Here for the Orlando Play Guide
{ CAST }
ORLANDO
Courtney Stirn
CHORUS
Ankita Ashrit
Amber Bjork
Rachel Flynn +
Ninchai Nok-Chiclana
Nissa Nordland Morgan +
Michael Quadrozzi +
Emily Rosenberg
Andrew Troth +
{ CREW }
DIRECTOR
Carin Bratlie Wethern +
STAGE MANAGER
Clara Costello +
SET DESIGNER
MJ Leffler
COSTUME DESIGNER
Mandi Johnson
LIGHTING DESIGNER
Emmet Kowler
SOUND DESIGNER
Jacob M. Davis +
PROPS DESIGNER
Rachel Krieger
GENDER CONSULTANT
Shira Gitlin
DRAMATURG
Gina Musto
DIALECT COACH
Keely Wolter
ASL INTERPRETERS
Logan Yakesh, Rebecca Rick
AUDIO DESCRIPTION
Michelle Storm
PRESS PHOTO
Scott Pakudaitis
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Max Lindorfer
+ Theatre Pro Rata Company Member
We at Theatre Pro Rata stand with the Ukrainian community and reject Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. We have included Russian folk music and the Russian language to bring the world of Sasha and Orlando to life and hope that this can serve as a reminder that the people of Russia have limited control over their government’s actions. We hope these moments in the play can remind the audience of the complexity of culture and nation states while our present world works towards better supporting refugees and urging the Russian government to choose peace.