With book, music and lyrics by Michelle J. Rodriguez, East o’, West o’! weaves together Appalachian harmonies, bluegrass and contemporary folk. A Norwegian tale becomes an American myth in a joyful musical, celebrating a big-hearted heroine navigating the spaces between womanhood, belonging and home.
Ars Nova: ANT Fest, 2017
New York Theatre Workshop: Adelphi Residency, 2018
book, music & lyrics by Michelle J. Rodriguez
directed by Sivan Battat
music directed by Simone Allen
casting by Juliet Brett & Ari Rudess
produced in association with Teatro Vista
set design by Emmie Finckel
prop design by Tekla Monson
costume design by Sofie Somoroff
lighting design by Megan Lang
sound design by AJ Surasky
dramaturgy by May Treuhaft-Ali
Ars Nova ANT Fest featuring: Michelle J. Rodriguez, Justin Cunningham, Simone Allen, Arica Jackson, Courtnee Carter, Jamila Sabares-Klemm, Pernell Walker, Nora Schell
photos by Evan Moore-Coll
