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Affecting Expression

Event Overview

Location

Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts complex

Admission

FREE and open to public

Affecting Expression is a new queer tragicomedy by Princeton alum Eliana Cohen-Orth that tells the tale of three queer women from history — Charlotte Cushman, Matilda Hays, and Hatty Hosmer — as they navigate their intersecting artistic paths and the complexities of their relationships with each other and within the increasingly unreliable walls of their home. This piece explores questions such as: how can we transform historical queer experiences for modern artists and audiences? How do theater-makers maintain healthy relationships with theater-making, and make art in a way that is physically and emotionally sustainable? How can we come together to tell a story that we and other queer artists can look to and see our experiences, emotions, friendships, relationships, and artistry, reflected in an honest way? Directed by senior Eliyana Abraham and featuring senior Rosemary Paulson.

An audience talkback will follow the October 7 performance led by Dean of the College Jill Dolan, Professor of Theater Stacy Wolf, Abraham and Cohen-Orth.

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Tickets & Details

All performances are free and open to the public; no tickets or advance registration required.

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Photo Gallery

Two actors appear to greet another actor on stage

Rosemary Paulson, Maggie Poost and Juliette Carbonnier (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

Three actors dressed in period costumes perform on stage.

Maggie Poost, Rosemary Paulson and Juliette Carbonnier (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

An actor appears to be praying as another actor stands over

Maggie Poost and Sam Melton (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

Two actors perform on a stage one dressed extravagantly wearing dramatic makeup

Maggie Poost and Sam Melton (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

Two actors embrace in a bed as another actor creeps in

Maggie Poost, Rosemary Paulson and Sam Melton (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

An actor holding another actor in a bad directing a third actor to leave.

Maggie Poost, Rosemary Paulson and Sam Melton (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

An actor stares out to the distance as another actor writes at a table in the background

Juliette Carbonnier (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

Four actors converse around a table on stage

Rosemary Paulson, Maggie Poost, Juliette Carbonnier and Sam Melton (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

One actor sits and reads on a bed as another actor appears annoyed

Maggie Poost and Sam Melton (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

Two actors stare at each other intently on stage

Juliette Carbonnier and Rosemary Paulson (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

Two actors perform around a table

Rosemary Paulson and Juliette Carbonnier (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

An actor reads a note while appearing upset

Rosemary Paulson (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

Four actors acknowledge the crowd from a stage.

Sam Melton, Maggie Poost, Rosemary Paulson and Juliette Carbonnier (Photo by Hope VanCleaf)

COVID-19 Guidance + Updates

Per Princeton University policy, all guests must either be fully vaccinated, or have recently tested negative (via PCR within 72 hours or via rapid antigen test within 8 hours of the scheduled visit) and be prepared to show proof if asked, or wear a face covering when indoors and around others.

Accessibility

symbol for wheelchair accessibilityThe Wallace Theater is wheelchair accessible. Visit our Venues and Studios section for accessibility information at our various locations. Guests in need of access accommodations are invited to contact the Lewis Center at 609-258-5262 or email LewisCenter@princeton.edu at least one week in advance of the event date.

 

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