Nearby Faraway is a new, immersive, dramatic musical biography of Georgia O’Keeffe, America’s favorite painter, and Alfred Stieglitz, the Father of Modern Photography, with full rights now available for production.
Georgia O’Keeffe (1888-1986) remains America’s favorite visual artist -- fiercely independent, an early feminist and the most photographed female artist of the 20th century -- whose art, posters and calendars still earn millions annually.
But we would hardly know her name if not for Alfred Stieglitz, who promoted and exploited her “woman’s vision” through his galleries, photography and management. This drama of power struggles and mutual inspiration pits two larger-than-life artists against media celebrity and gender issues of modern romance in a beautiful, high-class musical.
Transformative! raves the Lake George Mirror.
This true, modern love story follows the world’s first Power Couple -- the most written-about couple of the 20th century -- from discovery to world-class success, affairs and breakdowns.
Composed by International Alliance for Women in Music award-winner Catherine Reid, with book and lyrics, based on 12 years of research, by playwright Neal Herr.
Animated projections by Jonathan Phelps feature O’Keeffe-inspired art and public domain Stieglitz photographs, immersing singers and dancers in the world of their artistic imaginations as they traverse an artist’s journey to fame, fortune and soul. This Equity workshop production garnered standing ovations from sold-out houses and rave reviews, with grants from:
Warren County Tourism • Lower Adirondack Regional Arts Commission • Glens Falls Foundation • Stewart’s Shops • Touba Family Foundation • Cloudsplitter Foundation • Adirondack Foundation • Charles R. Wood Foundation • Town and Village of Lake George • and many private donors.
6 women, 4 men, 4 musicians • two hours, one intermission • available now
Endorsements:
This musical production will educate, entertain, and inspire residents and visitors alike -- and be an enormous benefit to our heritage tourism. Warren County Historical Society
This high-quality musical drama has our approval as a powerful vehicle to bring artistic and tourist attention to Lake George, and we wholeheartedly endorse its mission to inform the world of O’Keeffe’s legacy to our world-class scenic attraction. Wiawaka Women’s Center
Its multi-disciplinary approach to cultural representation will be a powerful vehicle capable of bringing cultural and artistic tourism to Lake George. Lake George Arts Project
We need more events like this “G’OKfest” to increase our tourism outreach and promote our quest for a year-round performance center in the Lake George region to become an international cultural attraction. Mayor, Village of Lake George
I wholeheartedly support their mission to bring the cultural heritage of America’s most famous visual artist’s residency here in Lake George to the world’s attention. Their project has merit and integrity, and their composer, writer and producer have the real-world experience and know-how necessary to make it work. Lisa Adamson, Curator, Lake George Historical Association