ARTEMISIA'S INTENT
THE TEAM
Devised by:
Mariah Freda, Irina Kuraeva, Brianna Kalisch, Melissa Moschitto & Lynde Rosario
Direction & Script:
Melissa Moschitto
Performed by: Mariah Freda
Dramaturgy: Lynde Rosario
Visual Design: Irina Kuraeva
Sound Design: Adrian Bridges
Lighting Design: Wren Mitchell
Stage Management: Mary Daniel
Creative Assistant: Mary Baillie
Assistant Producer:
Brian Demar Jones
Touring Stage Managers: Katie Gilmartin, Thalia Sablon,
& Rachel Heide
Artemisia’s Intent​ delivers a captivating physical performance to unearth the life, work, and words of 17th century painter Artemisia Gentileschi. Inspired by every proclamation of "me too," The Anthropologists craft a startling portrait of a woman caught at the intersection of power, assault, and art.
PRODUCTION, DEVELOPMENT + TOURING HISTORY
Artemisia's Intent was made possible by the AIRspace Residency at Abrons Arts Center (NYC)
2020
The Foundry (MA)
February 6
Grange Hall Cultural Center (VT)
February 7-8
2019
Hofstra University
March 26
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Art House Productions (NJ)
​October 18 + 19
Cape May Stage (NJ)
October 21
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Peabody Black Box (MA)
October 25
Shea Theater Arts Center (MA)
​October 26
2018
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Scranton Fringe Festival
September 27-29
The Kraine (NYC)
September 14
FringePVD (Providence, RI)
July 31 & August 1
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The Kraine (NYC)
July 26
2018 Estrogenius Festival (NYC)
March 16
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2018 Frigid Festival (NYC)
February 14, 24, 26, March 1, 4
WINNER Best Solo Drama
"As Artemisia, [Mariah Freda] exudes a charismatic sense of fun and independence."
(Culture Catch)
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Artemisia’s Intent is astonishingly thorough. The Anthropologists charge forward with humor, intensity, and the madness of the moment."
(The Theatre Times)
"... a strong performance by Mariah Freda, an excellent script and directing effort by Melissa Moschitto."
(Hi! Drama)
PRESS
"... Like the #MeToo movement, Artemisia’s Intent isn’t going away any time soon."
(HowlRound)
"Artemisia's Intent is a solid, timely piece..."
(Theatre is Easy)
"Among the show's many virtues, Artemisia improved the way I see action--the drama--of art." (Into Words)
