Review: In ‘Frida … A Self Portrait’ at Writers Theatre, an actress strives to become the painter
Vanessa Severo’s solo show about the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is most effective when it’s about Severo’s own journey to ...
'Frida ... A Self Portrait' tells Kahlo's story with blunt candor, and sometimes silence
Frida … A Self Portrait,” which opened Friday at Glencoe’s Writers Theatre, digs deep into her life. In the 75-minute, ...
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Portrait of the artist(s): Actress/writer channels celebrated painter Frida Kahlo in solo play
At some point, theater artist Vanessa Severo will let go of Frida Kahlo, the beloved Mexican painter whom she has portrayed ...
Playwright Vanessa Severo finds deeply personal connection with real-life artist in 'Frida'
Her one-woman show, “Frida … A Self Portrait,” about the iconic Mexican artist, is making its local debut at Writers Theatre.
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From Frida Kahlo to Shadow Puppets, Here Are 5 Shows Heating Up Chicago-Area Stages
Frida Kahlo lived a dramatic and creative life that continues to inspire. Playwright and performer Vanessa Severo tells the ...
Milwaukee Repertory Theater will reopen Powerhouse next season with a big musical
Repertory Theater will christen its rebuilt Powerhouse and Studio theaters with a big musical and a timely drama.