Lardo Weeping
by Local Opera Local Artists - LOLA
Aug. 20 - Sep. 02, 2022
Lardo Weeping is a wonderful journey through the mind of recluse-genius Dinah LeFarge, a clever, intellectual, quite sexual woman of independent means who seldom ventures outside her apartment and refuses to answer her door unarmed. Dinah finds herself with only five dollars left to her name but claims to have "otherworldly resources" and hints at a miraculous transformation for her and her audience.
Dinah takes us through her many ideas and schemes and through this storytelling we are introduced to many feminist icons including Emily Dickinson, Gertrude Stein, Alice B. Toklas, Emma Goldman, Ann Landers, and others. We are treated to stories about her past employment as a convenience store clerk, her food journaling, and Dinah’s ongoing obsession with the “Weekly World News”. This journey ends with Dinah literally tearing her body apart and putting it back together again further highlighting the stress and demands put on human and especially female bodies.
Cast:
Dinah LeFarge - Liz Cass
Chorus - Nicole Taylor
Chorus - Page Stephens
Chorus - Holt Skinner
Dodo Dancer - Alexa Capareda
Dodo Dancer - Daniela Bennetti
Orchestra:
Piano - Peter Stopschinski
Violin - Phil Davidson
Cello - Barbara George
Team:
Composer - Peter Stopschinski
Librettists - Terry Galloway & Donna Nudd
Executive Producer - Liz Cass
Artistic Producer - Rebecca Herman
Stage Direction - Rebecca Herman
Set Design - Ia Ensterä
Lighting Design - Kendra Wiley
Costume, Hair and Makeup - Ginger Snaps
This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Lardo Weeping
by Peter Stopschinski, Terry Galloway
Local Opera Local Artists - LOLA
Saturday, August 20, 2022, 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 21, 3 p.m.
Thursday, August 25, 7 p.m.
Friday, August 26, 7 p.m.
Sunday, August 28, 3 p.m.
Thursday, September 1, 7 p.m.
Friday, September 2, 7 p.m.
Crashbox
5305 Bolm Rd
UNIT 12
Austin, TX 78721
Tickets are from free to $25
Recommended for adults and mature teens with parental supervision
Visit LOLAaustin.org for tickets and information
