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Presented by Christine Symchych & Jim McNulty

New Age

By Dael Orlandersmith
Directed by Jade King Carroll

March 22 — April 24, 2022

Stiemke Studio

Approximate Running Time: 60 minutes no intermission
Recommended Age: 16 and up


Four Women Prove That Age Is Just A Number

Told through music, movement and lyrical storytelling, New Age follows four women at different junctures in life as they contend with their sexuality, insecurities and legacies. Cass loves art and continues to redefine herself after divorce, Lisette recounts how she became a writer as she faces health challenges, Candy has carved out a life for herself and despite struggles remains upbeat, and Liberty, the youngest of the group, begins her career as a rock musician. Edgy, joyful and authentic, Pulitzer Prize nominee Dael Orlandersmith’s distinctive style brings the stories of these resilient women to life as they prove that they are defined by much more than age.


A John (Jack) D. Lewis New Play Development Program Production

Executive Producers
Croen Foundation • Mara & Craig Swan

Associate Producer
Krista Kile

The Stiemke Studio Season is presented by Four-Four Foundation.

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Reviews

“An absorbing show for women and people who love them…nuanced”
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Hopeful…an invitation to keep living at any age… killer vocals and guitar licks”
BroadwayWorld
“A poetic blend of music, movement and dialogue… Moving, poignant and often humorous”
Shepherd Express
“Cosmic cultural connections that keep the hourlong piece so interesting… four impressive actors.”
Urban Milwaukee
“The level of acting is spectacular”
Shepherd Express

Cast

Headshot photo of Blair Medina Baldwin*
Blair Medina Baldwin*
Liberty
Headshot photo of Lisa Harrow*
Lisa Harrow*
Cass
Headshot photo of Courtney Rackley*
Courtney Rackley*
Candy
Headshot photo of Delissa Reynolds*
Delissa Reynolds*
Lisette
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Headshot photo of
Blair Medina Baldwin*
Liberty
Headshot photo of
Lisa Harrow*
Cass
Headshot photo of
Courtney Rackley*
Candy
Headshot photo of
Delissa Reynolds*
Lisette

Creative Team

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Headshot photo of Dael Orlandersmith
Dael Orlandersmith
Playwright
Headshot photo of Jade King Carroll
Jade King Carroll
Director
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Headshot photo of
Dael Orlandersmith
Playwright
Headshot photo of
Jade King Carroll
Director

Robert Monagle
Music Director
You-Shin Chen
Scenic Designer
Mieka van der Ploeg
Costumer Designer
Mary Louise Geiger
Lighting Designer
Lindsay Jones
Sound Designer
Janice Paran
Dramaturg
Dale Brown Casting
Casting
Martinique M. Barthel*
Stage Manager
Krista Kanderski
Stage Management Fellow
Emma Johnson
Assistant Director
Jada Boggs
Line Producer
Laura Braza
Line Producer
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Robert Monagle
Music Director
You-Shin Chen
Scenic Designer
Mieka van der Ploeg
Costumer Designer
Mary Louise Geiger
Lighting Designer
Lindsay Jones
Sound Designer
Janice Paran
Dramaturg
Dale Brown Casting
Casting
Martinique M. Barthel*
Stage Manager
Krista Kanderski
Stage Management Fellow
Emma Johnson
Assistant Director
Jada Boggs
Line Producer
Laura Braza
Line Producer

* Member of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

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