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Frida ... A Self Portrait Plot Summary

Here is a brief summary of Frida ... A Self Portrait. 

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From the Director: Joanie Shultz

The director of Frida ... A Self Portrait discusses Frida Kahlo's legacy as a woman and historical figure, and reflects on how writer/performer Vanessa Severo finds the truth of Frida's humanity while exploring her own.

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Behind the Curtain: An Interview with Vanessa Severo

In this 2019 interview, the writer and performer of Frida ... A Self Portrait unveils how she came to blend Kahlo’s life with her own experiences.

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When the Lights Come Up, Anything is Possible

With her love of historic architecture, vulnerably intimate theater, and supporting impactful projects, longtime supporter Ellyn Bye's 18-year relationship with PCS (and counting!) has helped pave the way for a lifetime of magical memories. Read on as she chats with Luisa Adrianzen Guyer, PCS’s Director of Development.

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Musings from the Muralist: An Interview with Daren Todd

PCS Community Programs Manager Jonas Angelet is the curator of our ongoing mural series that features the work of local artists on The Armory’s 10th Street doors. He sat down with multi-disciplinary artist Daren Todd, to learn more about the portrait Daren created of James Baldwin, which is the inaugural mural in the series.

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Since the Very Beginning

“We donate to the things we love — it’s that simple!” Sally and Bob Landauer have been supporting PCS since the very beginning! They were in the house to enjoy our earliest productions and, as annual fund donors and subscribers, they are still showing their PCS love today — Sally even watches some of her favorite shows twice! But did you know that Bob proposed to her after only two days? Read on to hear Sally tell this amazing story and share why she’s so happy to be part of the PCS family.

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