Orlando & Wilde
a full-length play
Orlandos quietly shape history. Living above all constructs of humanity, Orlandos are the embodiment of the divine and scour their respective times for how they can leave their mark on the world. One Orlando has found their purpose at a women’s college advocating for women’s suffrage in the early 20th century. When a poet and fellow student who calls herself Wilde enters the picture, Orlando instantly falls for her, putting their heavenly ambitions in jeopardy. In spite of the world denying their true desires, Orlando and Wilde must realize the divinity of love and discovering one’s most authentic self.
Development History
Spring 2024
Staged Reading - NOMADS of Columbia University for WordPlay Festival
Summer 2024
Finalist & Workshop - Et Alia Theater Lab
Et Alia Workshop #1 Cast (2024)
Jasmine Richards (Orlando), Michi Zaya (Wilde), Dominika Handzlik (Renaissance Orlando), Zamo Mlengana (Romantic Orlando), Ainsley Mae Ellis (Bronze Orlando), Myka Cue (Classical Orlando), Giorgia Valenti (Stage Directions)
Et Alia Workshop #2 Cast (2024)
Jasmine Richards (Orlando), Michi Zaya (Wilde), Rebeca Connolly (Renaissance Orlando), Daniella Macre (Romantic Orlando), Giorgia Valenti (Bronze Orlando), Ana Moioli (Classical Orlando)