Cassatt - The American, and yet very French, Impressionist
Los Angeles, California | Theatre
History, Experimental
Our play, Cassatt, explores how Impressionist Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) liberates her art from a predominantly male gaze. Instead of the traditional male subjects of landscapes and cafes, painted by her contemporaries like Degas and Monet, Mary Cassatt chose to portray the private spheres of women.
Cassatt - The American, and yet very French, Impressionist
Los Angeles, California | Theatre
History, Experimental
3 Campaigns | California, United States
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Our play, Cassatt, explores how Impressionist Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) liberates her art from a predominantly male gaze. Instead of the traditional male subjects of landscapes and cafes, painted by her contemporaries like Degas and Monet, Mary Cassatt chose to portray the private spheres of women.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
HER INSPIRATION
The life of American impressionist Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) is a story of art liberated from a predominantly male gaze. Instead of the traditional male subjects of nudes, landscapes and cafes, painted by her contemporaries like Manet and Renoir, Mary Cassatt chose to portray the private spheres of women. She illuminated their lives as meaningful, reflective and active. At what personal cost did this independent woman carve out a career? Major wars, loss, and illness never weakened her devotion to art for art's sake--and humanity's sake.
WHAT WE ARE ASKING
This experienced group of theatre artists are fundraising to create a "Visionscape" of sets, sounds and costumes to tell Mary Cassatt's story to multiple generations. The dual worlds of Pennsylvania and France must be fully brought to life in a fluid minimalistic way that moves the story forward. The late nineteenth century was a unique time of shifting societal norms plus new technology (like the magic lantern and paint tubes!) that allowed Mary to find the pathway into the next great revolution in art, Impressionism. Combining striking projections of the Impressionists' work with minimal set pieces and costumes, Arden Teresa Lewis has crafted an immersive experience that follows Mary Cassatt from the 1860s through her death in 1926.
WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO?
All donations will go through our Fiscal Sponsor and patron, Theatre West of Hollywood - www.theatrewest.org
Costumes - $1750 - Fees, rentals, construction
Set - $5,500.00 - Design fee, build and materials
Graphics and Projections - $4,500 - Design fee, projector positioning, licensing
Props - Parasols, tea cups, canes, easels, etc. - $250
Lighting - Design Fee and materials - $750
Actors fees, front of house and other fees are covered by a grant from our Fiscal Sponsor and 501 c 3: Theatre West of Hollywood!
WHY IS HER STORY IMPORTANT?
A feminist of la Belle Époque, both in her life and through her art , Mary Cassatt actively fought for equality in the art world. She supported women's suffrage, and depicted women as intelligent, complex individuals rather than passive subjects. She believed in the role of women in society was changing, and she did not feel she had to compromise her ethics or her morals to live life as a true artist. The concept of a woman of the middle class having a full time career as an artist was unheard of. She wrote about a new era of the "Modern Woman" coming, in particular to the United States and Europe, that included the right to vote and the right to paint 8 hours a day on a regular schedule like any other career. These are ideals women are still striving for today all over the globe. Freedom of choice on so many levels.
A MULTI-MEDIA APPROACH
Combining striking projections of the Impressionists work with moveable kiosks that turn to change and support the lighting and costumes, Our production will be an immersive experience that follows Mary Cassatt from the 1860s through her death in 1926. The artistry of Gabrieal Griego, our graphic and projections designer, Jeff G. Rack, our production supervisor and set designer, and Michelle Afradi our costume designer, will create the major moments of Mary's life, such as the early death of her youngest brother, the family’s many moves, three major wars - the US Civil War, the Franco Prussian War and World War I.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Costume donations or loans
Costs $500
Of course we are looking for in kind donations, loans, gifts of late 18th century styled costumes, hats, gloves of the period of 1866-1906.
Design fees for the set
Costs $4,000
Our designer Jeff G. Rack is a friend who is well known up and down California and beyond! His amazing concept for Cassatt needs to be seen!
Set Build materials
Costs $1,500
Flats, frames, paint, chairs, tables, and trim to make it all beautiful.
Graphic and Projections Design Fee
Costs $4,000
Gabrieal Greigo intricate projections and animation have graced the stages of CA and NY and we are thrilled she is on the team for Cassatt.
Costume Design fee
Costs $750
Michelle Afradi brings a wealth of knowledge to this project from her work in TV, Film and Theatre. Cassatt is lucky to have her!
Costume materials, rentals, cleaning
Costs $500
Our actors look must match the power of the Impressionist paintings that will be in Cassatt's projections.
Graphic Design Materials and licensing
Costs $500
Equipment to create safe suspension of projectors and purchasing images that do not fall in the public domain may be required.
Lighting Design and materials
Costs $750
Our lighting team of Garry and Charlie will be working closely with Gabrieal to created the perfect balance of stage light and projections.
PROPS
Costs $250
Tea cups, saucers, tea pots, parasols, canes, fans, and paint pallettes will all be a part of this theatrical experience.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Cassatt has been years in the making. At last the perfect production team and cast has come together to bring Mary's story to the stage in a unique, multi-media style. Like Mary herself, we intend to break a view boundaries and use the Theatre West stage like it has never been used before. Samantha Gregory as Mary Cassatt will be a revelation and the talented ensemble around her is up to the the task of transporting our audiences back la Belle Epoque Paris. A Paris that was at a crossroads for fresh movements in art, music, photography and cinema. And the fashion. Oh! let us not forget the fashion of the Parisienne couture! - Arden Teresa Lewis
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
HER INSPIRATION
The life of American impressionist Mary Cassatt (1844–1926) is a story of art liberated from a predominantly male gaze. Instead of the traditional male subjects of nudes, landscapes and cafes, painted by her contemporaries like Manet and Renoir, Mary Cassatt chose to portray the private spheres of women. She illuminated their lives as meaningful, reflective and active. At what personal cost did this independent woman carve out a career? Major wars, loss, and illness never weakened her devotion to art for art's sake--and humanity's sake.
WHAT WE ARE ASKING
This experienced group of theatre artists are fundraising to create a "Visionscape" of sets, sounds and costumes to tell Mary Cassatt's story to multiple generations. The dual worlds of Pennsylvania and France must be fully brought to life in a fluid minimalistic way that moves the story forward. The late nineteenth century was a unique time of shifting societal norms plus new technology (like the magic lantern and paint tubes!) that allowed Mary to find the pathway into the next great revolution in art, Impressionism. Combining striking projections of the Impressionists' work with minimal set pieces and costumes, Arden Teresa Lewis has crafted an immersive experience that follows Mary Cassatt from the 1860s through her death in 1926.
WHERE WILL THE MONEY GO?
All donations will go through our Fiscal Sponsor and patron, Theatre West of Hollywood - www.theatrewest.org
Costumes - $1750 - Fees, rentals, construction
Set - $5,500.00 - Design fee, build and materials
Graphics and Projections - $4,500 - Design fee, projector positioning, licensing
Props - Parasols, tea cups, canes, easels, etc. - $250
Lighting - Design Fee and materials - $750
Actors fees, front of house and other fees are covered by a grant from our Fiscal Sponsor and 501 c 3: Theatre West of Hollywood!
WHY IS HER STORY IMPORTANT?
A feminist of la Belle Époque, both in her life and through her art , Mary Cassatt actively fought for equality in the art world. She supported women's suffrage, and depicted women as intelligent, complex individuals rather than passive subjects. She believed in the role of women in society was changing, and she did not feel she had to compromise her ethics or her morals to live life as a true artist. The concept of a woman of the middle class having a full time career as an artist was unheard of. She wrote about a new era of the "Modern Woman" coming, in particular to the United States and Europe, that included the right to vote and the right to paint 8 hours a day on a regular schedule like any other career. These are ideals women are still striving for today all over the globe. Freedom of choice on so many levels.
A MULTI-MEDIA APPROACH
Combining striking projections of the Impressionists work with moveable kiosks that turn to change and support the lighting and costumes, Our production will be an immersive experience that follows Mary Cassatt from the 1860s through her death in 1926. The artistry of Gabrieal Griego, our graphic and projections designer, Jeff G. Rack, our production supervisor and set designer, and Michelle Afradi our costume designer, will create the major moments of Mary's life, such as the early death of her youngest brother, the family’s many moves, three major wars - the US Civil War, the Franco Prussian War and World War I.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Costume donations or loans
Costs $500
Of course we are looking for in kind donations, loans, gifts of late 18th century styled costumes, hats, gloves of the period of 1866-1906.
Design fees for the set
Costs $4,000
Our designer Jeff G. Rack is a friend who is well known up and down California and beyond! His amazing concept for Cassatt needs to be seen!
Set Build materials
Costs $1,500
Flats, frames, paint, chairs, tables, and trim to make it all beautiful.
Graphic and Projections Design Fee
Costs $4,000
Gabrieal Greigo intricate projections and animation have graced the stages of CA and NY and we are thrilled she is on the team for Cassatt.
Costume Design fee
Costs $750
Michelle Afradi brings a wealth of knowledge to this project from her work in TV, Film and Theatre. Cassatt is lucky to have her!
Costume materials, rentals, cleaning
Costs $500
Our actors look must match the power of the Impressionist paintings that will be in Cassatt's projections.
Graphic Design Materials and licensing
Costs $500
Equipment to create safe suspension of projectors and purchasing images that do not fall in the public domain may be required.
Lighting Design and materials
Costs $750
Our lighting team of Garry and Charlie will be working closely with Gabrieal to created the perfect balance of stage light and projections.
PROPS
Costs $250
Tea cups, saucers, tea pots, parasols, canes, fans, and paint pallettes will all be a part of this theatrical experience.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Cassatt has been years in the making. At last the perfect production team and cast has come together to bring Mary's story to the stage in a unique, multi-media style. Like Mary herself, we intend to break a view boundaries and use the Theatre West stage like it has never been used before. Samantha Gregory as Mary Cassatt will be a revelation and the talented ensemble around her is up to the the task of transporting our audiences back la Belle Epoque Paris. A Paris that was at a crossroads for fresh movements in art, music, photography and cinema. And the fashion. Oh! let us not forget the fashion of the Parisienne couture! - Arden Teresa Lewis