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La Divina: The Last Interview of Maria Callas
Fri Apr 7, 2023 - Sun Apr 9, 2023
60 min
Winner of the 2022 Best One Woman Show at United Solofest Off-Broadway, 2021 Orlando Fringe Critic’s Choice Award for Best Individual Performance in a Drama and Hollywood Pick of the Fringe (among others)!
La Divina: The Last Interview of Maria Callas is a one-woman show inspired by the life and work of the Dramatic 20th Century Opera Singer Maria Callas. The audience eavesdrops on La Divina’s interview with a nonexistant Mr. Wallace and are taken on a journey through trauma, allowed glimpses of an extremely complex and tormented woman, and treated to some operatic gems including “O Mio Babbino Caro”, “Habanera”, and “Vissi d’arte”. The show provides interesting tidbits from the singer’s life — how opera kept her alive during World War II — and delves some into her complicated relationship with Aristotle Onassis, while offering insight into the singer’s own complications.
When Bella Baird, an isolated creative writing professor at Yale, begins to mentor a brilliant but enigmatic student named Christopher, the two form an unexpectedly intense bond. As their lives and the stories they tell about themselves become intertwined in unpredictable ways, Bella makes a surprising request of Christopher that neither knows if he can fulfill. Brimming with suspense, Rapp’s riveting play explores the limits of what one person can ask of another.
Adult Language, Mature Themes, Sexual Content – Ages 13 & Up
Fringe has been asked by the City of Orlando to activate a 9,100 sq. ft. performing arts space at 54 W Church St. in downtown Orlando.
The space will now be called Fringe ArtSpace and be focused on building a dynamic, inspiring community of artists and arts lovers with the purpose of providing artists a safe environment to create, experiment, collaborate, and showcase their creations.
The type of programming in the space will be a blend of the following:
Full theatrical runs with a commitment to a transparent application process that promotes diversity and inclusion
An accelerator program that fosters and mentors emerging local arts groups
Touring shows that set us as a destination
Education programming that invests in and expands on Fringe’s unique educational experiences for artists and patrons of all ages
Programming as part of the Orlando Fringe Festival and Winter Mini-Fest
The community will have access to rehearsal and performance space
Activation of the plaza to help integrate arts into our downtown atmosphere
Parking is $6 if you arrive between 5pm and 10pm on non-event nights
Patrons can utilize the valet in front of Fringe ArtSpace on Church Street Wednesday through Saturday 6pm-12am.
Recommended garages:
55 West Garage – 60 W Pine Street (fills up fast, secure parking in advance) Central Boulevard Garage – 53 West Central Blvd Jefferson Street Garage – 62 West Jefferson Street
Tickets to our Showcase Production performances are $27 a person with discounted tickets available to seniors, students, and residents of 55 W for $25 a person.
“Pay-What-You-Can” to experience our Studio Series offerings. 100% of the donations for these workshops, classes, artistic development opportunities, and pop-up performances goes back to the artists.
Volunteering at Fringe ArtSpace is a great way to support your local arts community and to help bring these amazing experiences to downtown Orlando. It’s fun, and a good way to catch a performance for free! If you’re interested, sign up today.