Actor

Director

Iconic Mexican painter Frida Kahlo was a woman who lived boldly, loved wildly, and painted prolifically in order to see herself and the world around her more clearly. With stunning stagecraft and irresistible charm, Brazilian writer and performer Vanessa Severo unearths powerful common ground between herself and Frida, inviting us to experience the artist’s vibrant, tumultuous life and rare genius.

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Frida...A Self Portrait

Indiana Repertory Theatre

Bram Stoker’s classic vampire tale comes back to life in this evocative world premiere where everyone has a secret…and those secrets are deadly. Lifelong friends Mina and Lucy share intimate details about the men in their lives. Dr Seward works to unlock the mystery of Renfield’s strange affliction with the help of his friend Van Helsing, who carries her own secret. Jonathan Harker returns from Transylvania with a dark disclosure. As tensions rise, temptation lures them into double lives as they unmask one man, Count Dracula. Created by Vanessa Severo (Frida…A Self Portrait) and Playhouse Associate Artistic Director Joanie Schultz, this bold, highly theatrical re-telling breathes new life and new blood into the most famous vampire story of all time and pulses with humor, humanity and blood-curdling thrills.

Dracula

Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

You know what they say, “Good fences, make good neighbors.” In this hilarious hot-button comedy, cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies. You’ll be drawn in by the antics of two couples who couldn’t be any more different as they navigate a dispute over a shared property line. With witty dialogue and a few unexpected twists, this play guarantees that no one will come out smelling like a rose.

Native Gardens

Unicorn Theatre

Shakespeare’s comedy of mistaken identity, music and the madness of love, Twelfth Night finds new life as the celebratory kick-off to our 22-23 season. An ALL-STAR cast leads this must-see tale of unrequited love that is both hilarious and heartbreaking. Don’t miss your chance to see a funny, fresh, contemporary take on this Shakespearean crowd-pleaser.

Twelfth Night

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Live boldly, love wildly, paint passionately — this was the uncompromising life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Through music, movement and irresistible charm, acclaimed writer and actor Vanessa Severo crafts a poetic performance that explores Frida’s breathtaking life and astonishing genius. This sizzling play plunges into the brilliant, nuanced world of Kahlo’s tumultuous, extraordinary life, offering a vivid exploration of how we shape ourselves through the art that we love.

Actor, Director

Vanessa Severo

Events

Upcoming events

Apr 3 - May 17, 2026

Frida A Self Portrait · Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Past events

Mar 12 - Apr 7, 2024

Frida...A Self Portrait · Indiana Repertory Theatre

Feb 3 - Mar 3, 2024

Dracula · Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

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