Madame Ovary is a contemporary exploration of the body as a site of intuition, agency, and identity with choreography by Jody Oberfelder, music composed by Missy Mazzoli (funded by New Music USA), and lighting by Kathy Kaufmann.
This new work uses Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary’s story of a corseted life amid 19th Century social constructions as a springboard to address and provoke conversation on today’s gender revolution and the #metoo movement. Oberfelder boldly weaves together small stories, broad contexts, and big dancing.
With empathy, humor, embroidered breast plates, and badass rocker panache, Oberfelder addresses an ever-evolving terrain of womanhood.
Wheelchair accessible seats may be reserved prior to each performance with the box office. Guest Productions may have different instructions for arranging accessible accommodations and should be contacted directly.
Seating
Seats 75.
Elevator/Escalator
Yes
Restroom
Gender-neutral bathrooms
Assisted Listening System
Assistive listening devices are available at the box office prior to all performances.
Visual Assistance
None.
Folding Armrests
None
Parking
Limited free street parking is available on Thomas Street, Monday-Friday after 7pm and all day Saturday & Sunday. You can also view and reserve parking at some local garages via ParkWhiz.
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