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David Deblinger in VILLA AMERICA. Photo by Andy Tew.

Villa America

July 11–July 22, Nikos Stage

By Whittell, Crispin
Directed by Whittell, Crispin

Gerald and Sara Murphy were at the center of the circle of artists, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso, who migrated to France in the 1920s. Set on the sun-soaked coast of the French Riviera, this new play commissioned by the Festival and written by Crispin Whittell (DARWIN IN MALIBU), explores the lives, loves and losses of what Gertrude Stein called "the Lost Generation." In a happy scheduling coincidence, the Murphys and their circle will also be celebrated in an exhibition at the Williams College Museum of Art that opens right before they play premieres. A world premiere.

Cast

(in order of appearance)
Mrs. Murphy/Henriette/Adeline Wiborg
CHARLOTTE BOOKER
F. Scott Fitzgerald
NATE CORDDRY
Honoria Murphy Donnelly/Sara Murphy
JENNIFER MUDGE
Gerald Murphy
KARL KENZLER
Ernest Hemingway
MATTHEW BOMER
Pablo Picasso
DAVID DEBLINGER

Creative

Directed by
CRISPIN WHITTELL
Set Designer
MIMI LIEN
Costume Designer
EMILY PEPPER
Lighting Designer
THOM WEAVER
Sound Designer
NICK BORISJUK
Stage Manager
GREGORY T. LIVOTI

Media