MELBOURNE
May - September 2023
MELBOURNE May - September 2023
Antipodes Theatre Company presents A DEVELOPMENT OF
ORLANDO
a new Electro-Folk Musical
BY RACHEL LEWINDON & WILLOW SIZER
Adapted from Virginia Woolf
Cameron Steens - Producer
ORLANDO is a new electro-folk musical by Rachel Lewindon and Willow Sizer inspired by Virginia Woolf’s seminal novel of the same name that was first published nearly 100 years ago.
A young poet changes gender and lives for nearly 300 years in this whirlwind tale of romance and betrayal, using flourishes of poetry and satire to explore queer identity and the ease with which individuals can exist between binaries. Featuring five performers who all play the title character, this innovative theatrical and musical event is not to be missed.
Two development periods were held over a five-month period, culminating in the rehearsal period and the November production of Orlando. As New Work Manager and Producer, my responsibilities included coordinating auditions, the rehearsal venue, marketing, and providing feedback.
DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Creator and Writer - Willow Sizer
Creator and Composer - Rachel Lewindon
Director - Margot Fenley
Dramaturg - Maude Davey
Casting & Cultural Consultant - Kuda Mapeza
Cultural Consultant - Chels Morgan
Artistic Director and Producer - Brandon Pape
New Work Manager and Producer - Cameron Steens
Resident Stage Manager - Ashleigh Walwyn
COLLABORATORS
Marty Alix, Manali Datar, Louie Dalzell and Kikki Temple