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ABOUT THE PROJECT
Set in pre-Stonewall America, June explores the roles we play and the secrets we hide. As McCarthyism abounds and the burgeoning queer social scene picks up steam, an ensemble of women grappling with fear, love, and identity explore what it means to be seen—by themselves, by each other, and by a society that may not be ready to see them as they are. Audiences described the 2014 work-in-progress as mysterious, human, incisive, daring, magnetic, and “a crisp delight / a tangy surprise”. Savage Umbrella uses music, movement, and text to dig even further into themes of gender and sexual identity turning the traditional mid-century American narrative on it's head.
Set in pre-Stonewall America, June explores the roles we play and the secrets we hide. As McCarthyism abounds and the burgeoning queer social scene picks up steam, an ensemble of women grappling with fear, love, and identity explore what it means to be seen—by themselves, by each other, and by a society that may not be ready to see them as they are. Audiences described the 2014 work-in-progress as mysterious, human, incisive, daring, magnetic, and “a crisp delight / a tangy surprise”. Savage Umbrella uses music, movement, and text to dig even further into themes of gender and sexual identity turning the traditional mid-century American narrative on it's head.
DETAILS
Full Production
February 12 - 26, 2016
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
Presented as part of the Southern Theater’s ARTshare.
Workshop Presentation
July 18 & 19, 2014
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
July 20, 2014
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts
6666 E River Rd
Fridley, MN
Full Production
February 12 - 26, 2016
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
Presented as part of the Southern Theater’s ARTshare.
Workshop Presentation
July 18 & 19, 2014
The Southern Theater
1420 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, MN
July 20, 2014
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts
6666 E River Rd
Fridley, MN
PRESS
"[June] is a richly textured look at another time that allows us to see how far we’ve come, and marvel at how we ever got here. It also shows us the resilience of the human spirit, and the human heart, in the face of things that even now seem reluctant to change. Pull up a stool at the bar. We’re all lesbians tonight."
– Matthew A. Everett, Single White Fringe Geek
“It's a powerful, moving show. [...] There's so many little moments of connection all throughout the piece that were just beguiling.”
– John Townsend, Fresh Fruit
“It feels brave for Savage Umbrella to take such an unflinching look at the arousal and desire of female bodies without objectification.”
– Sheila Regan, City Pages
Read more audience feedback.
"[June] is a richly textured look at another time that allows us to see how far we’ve come, and marvel at how we ever got here. It also shows us the resilience of the human spirit, and the human heart, in the face of things that even now seem reluctant to change. Pull up a stool at the bar. We’re all lesbians tonight."
– Matthew A. Everett, Single White Fringe Geek
“It's a powerful, moving show. [...] There's so many little moments of connection all throughout the piece that were just beguiling.”
– John Townsend, Fresh Fruit
“It feels brave for Savage Umbrella to take such an unflinching look at the arousal and desire of female bodies without objectification.”
– Sheila Regan, City Pages
Read more audience feedback.
FEATURING
2016 Full Production
Emily Dussault, Kathryn Fumie, Meagan Kedrowski, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Hope Nordquist, Marika Proctor, Leslie Vincent, Allison Witham, Alana Horton, KT Thompson
Conceived and directed by Hannah K. Holman
Created with Savage Umbrella and the ensemble
Director / Creator . . . Hannah K. Holman
Stage Manager / Assistant Director . . . Meghan Gunderson
Marketing Coordinator . . . Alana Horton
Costume Design . . . Laura Leffler-McCabe
Assistant Costume Design . . . Ilana Kapra
Assistant Costume Construction . . . Jerry McMurray
Assistant Costume Construction . . . Holly Walter
Technical Coordinator . . . Meagan Kedrowski
Lighting Design . . . Jim Eischen
Musical Composition . . . Emily Dussault
Additional Composition . . . Ted Moore
Dramaturg . . . Megan Clark
2016 Full Production
Emily Dussault, Kathryn Fumie, Meagan Kedrowski, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Hope Nordquist, Marika Proctor, Leslie Vincent, Allison Witham, Alana Horton, KT Thompson
Conceived and directed by Hannah K. Holman
Created with Savage Umbrella and the ensemble
Director / Creator . . . Hannah K. Holman
Stage Manager / Assistant Director . . . Meghan Gunderson
Marketing Coordinator . . . Alana Horton
Costume Design . . . Laura Leffler-McCabe
Assistant Costume Design . . . Ilana Kapra
Assistant Costume Construction . . . Jerry McMurray
Assistant Costume Construction . . . Holly Walter
Technical Coordinator . . . Meagan Kedrowski
Lighting Design . . . Jim Eischen
Musical Composition . . . Emily Dussault
Additional Composition . . . Ted Moore
Dramaturg . . . Megan Clark
ORIGINAL WORKSHOP ENSEMBLE
2014 Workshop Presentation
Kayla Dvorak Feld, Emily Dussault, Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Amanda Schnabel, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Blake E. Bolan, Fenja Abrams
Director / Creator . . . Hannah K. Holman
Production Manager / Guitarist . . . Russ Dugger
2014 Workshop Presentation
Kayla Dvorak Feld, Emily Dussault, Heidi Jedlicka Halvarson, Amanda Schnabel, Laura Leffler-McCabe, Blake E. Bolan, Fenja Abrams
Director / Creator . . . Hannah K. Holman
Production Manager / Guitarist . . . Russ Dugger
SUPPORT
Thank you, Minnesota! This activity is the recipient of a generous grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and is funded, in part, by appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund, and its arts and cultural heritage fund.
Thank you, Minnesota! This activity is the recipient of a generous grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and is funded, in part, by appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund, and its arts and cultural heritage fund.
