Event Description
About the Event
Frida Kahlo’s influence extends beyond the canvas, shaping art, culture, and theater across generations. This conversation explores her legacy through the lens of the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Frida…A Self Portrait (October 8 to November 4), examining why and how the artist remains culturally relevant and impactful across mediums.
Set on the eve of Kahlo’s death, Frida…A Self Portrait offers an imaginative portrait of the artist’s life and cultural impact. Writer and performer Vanessa Severo will discuss her interpretation of Kahlo and the cultural zeitgeist of this significant artist. Director Joanie Schultz will share how the production translates Kahlo’s mythology and cultural significance into a theatrical experience. This conversation will be moderated by Dr. Sarah Powers, curator of the exhibition Frida: Beyond the Myth (April 5 to September 28, 2025) at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.
A salon-style cocktail reception will follow the discussion.
About Shakespeare Theatre Company
Shakespeare Theatre Company creates world-class Shakespeare productions and innovative contemporary work, addressing the most urgent questions with scale and audacity.
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Accessibility Inquiries
If you are unable to register online or would like to indicate any accessibility services you require, please email freshtalk@nmwa.org. Two weeks’ notice to request accessibility services is appreciated but not required. We will make every attempt to fulfill requests.
