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Theatrical Co-World Premiere with FringeArts and La MaMa ETC

Rose: You Are Who You Eat

June 3, 2024 - June 23, 2024

Jun 3, 2024
Monday
8:00 PM
Jun 4, 2024
Tuesday
8:00 PM
Jun 5, 2024
Wednesday
8:00 PM
Jun 6, 2024
Thursday
8:00 PM
Jun 7, 2024
Friday
8:00 PM
Jun 9, 2024
Sunday
7:00 PM
Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday
8:00 PM
Jun 13, 2024
Thursday
8:00 PM
Jun 14, 2024
Friday
8:00 PM
Jun 15, 2024
Saturday
3:00 PM
Jun 15, 2024
Saturday
8:00 PM
Jun 16, 2024
Sunday
2:00 PM
Jun 16, 2024
Sunday
7:00 PM
Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday
8:00 PM
Jun 20, 2024
Thursday
8:00 PM
Jun 21, 2024
Friday
8:00 PM
Jun 22, 2024
Saturday
3:00 PM
Jun 22, 2024
Saturday
8:00 PM
Jun 23, 2024
Sunday
2:00 PM
Jun 23, 2024
Sunday
7:00 PM

Rose: You Are Who You Eat

Conceived, Written, and Performed by John Jarboe 
Directed by MK Tuomanen

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In association with CulturalDC and The Bearded Ladies Cabaret
Rolling World Premiere with FringeArts and La MaMa ETC
From a commission by Works & Process at the Guggenheim

A true story of gender feasting, set to music

Once upon a vine, John Jarboe’s aunt revealed that John not only had a twin sister in the womb, but that John consumed her: “You ate her. That’s why you are the way you are.” This was a lot for John to swallow! In this musical shrine to the consumed twin, named Rose, John welcomes you into a feast of gender through song, storytelling, and a full plate of wordplay.

Mask Policy

All audience and staff members are required to wear a mask inside the building (when not actively eating or drinking). We encourage guests to wear a KN95 mask, but all masks covering the nose and mouth are accepted.

Accessibility Performances

ASL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES

Saturday, June 15th, 8pm
Sunday, June 23rd, 2pm

OPEN CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES

Thursday, June 20th, 8pm
Friday, June 21st at 8pm

Audio Described PERFORMANCES

Saturday, June 15th, 8pm
Saturday, June 22nd at 3pm

Talk Backs (Immediately Following)

Golden Ticket Night Pre-Show Event:

Thursday, June 13th, 8pm

LGBTQ+ Affinity Night:

Friday, June 14th, 8pm

Matinee:

Sunday, June 23rd, 2pm

Cast & Creative Team

Creative Team

Playwright

John Jarboe

Director

MK Tuomanen

Music Director

Emily Bate

Scenic and Video Designer

Christopher Ash

Costume Designer

Rebecca Kanach

Lighting Designer

Kate McGee

Original Sound Designer

Taylor Jedlinski

Sound Designer

Damien Figueras

Production Manager

Calvin Anderson

Stage Manager

Nic Labadie-Bartz

Additional Dramaturgical Support

Sally Ollove

Producer

Jecca Barry

Musicians

Guitar

Emily Bate

Keys

Pax Ressler

Cello

Daniel de Jesús

Drums

Mel Regn

Compositions by Emily Bate, John Jarboe, Daniel de Jesús, Pax Ressler, Be Steadwell

Arrangements by Heath Allen, Emily Bate, Daniel de Jesús, Pax Ressler, and Be Steadwell

Rose was commissioned by Works & Process and developed in collaboration with The Bearded Ladies Cabaret. The work was created during the pandemic in Works & Process bubble residencies at Mount Tremper Arts and Bethany Arts Community, with the support of the Mellon Foundation and Doris Duke Foundation. Early iterations of Rose were presented by Works & Process in the Guggenheim Rotunda (2021) Guggenheim Theater (2022), and CulturalDC (2022).

 

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