Frida Talk: Frida in Theatre and Art
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Explore the lasting influence of Frida Kahlo at Frida Talk: Frida in Theatre and Art on Monday, October 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Inspired by Shakespeare Theatre Company’s production of Frida…A Self Portrait, this conversation examines how Kahlo’s life, art, and cultural legacy continue to resonate across creative mediums. Writer and performer Vanessa Severo will share her interpretation of Kahlo through the play, while director Joanie Schultz discusses how the production brings the artist’s story and cultural significance to the stage. Dr. Sarah Powers, curator of Frida: Beyond the Myth at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, will moderate the discussion. Stay after the conversation for a salon-style cocktail reception. Details Cost: $25 for General Admission Location: National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20005. Metro: Metro Center Station (Red/Blue/Orange/Silver lines) via the 13 and G Street exit. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit nmwa.org/whats-on/calendar/fresh-talk-frida-in-theater-and-art/.
