Art

An early draft of Adoration of Dora had incorporated several paintings by Picasso, as well as Dora's photographs. I later came to learn that it would be impossible to use those works of art in the show because of copyright issues. As a result, the play is now one of original text and original artwork inspired by the works of Picasso and Dora Maar.

Several very talented artists are contributing to the process, and I want to share their beautiful work with you. The first is photographer Alex Trimm, who took many of the photographs included in the play. You can learn more about her at www.alextrimmphotography.com.

Set designer Will Tedrow is responsible for the paintings that appear in the play. The paintings are Will's interpretation of some of Picasso's greatest masterpieces. Both of the paintings below that Will made are projected in the play, and then are brought to life on stage by the actors.

Guernica 

Les Desmoiselles d'Avignon

Costume designer Emily McQuarrie was inspired by the wearable art of Elsa Schiaperelli. Hopefully, I'll post some previews of the costumes soon.