Irreverent Elizabethan fun--with a soundtrack

A duke. A mysterious prophecy. Two daughters: one mobbed by suitors, the other . . . not so much. And all set to the beat of 1980s pop icons the Go-Go’s? An Elizabethan love story is turned on its head in this exuberant musical by playwright Jeff Whitty (Avenue Q, The Further Adventures of Hedda Gabler), inspired by Sir Philip Sidney’s 16th-century pastoral romance, Arcadia. This world premiere promises a delicious mix of razor-sharp wordplay, infectious songs and romantic surprises.

Theatrical haze and strobe lights may be used in this production.

Head Over Heels - Patas arriba

Irreverente diversión isabelina – con música

Creators

Music & Lyrics

The Go-Go's

Script

Jeff Whitty

Creative Team

Director

Ed Sylvanus Iskandar

Music Supervision, Orchestrations, Arrangements

Carmel Dean

Choreographer

Sonya Tayeh

Scenic Designer

Costume Designer

Loren Shaw

Lighting Designer

Jane Cox

Video Designer

Mark Holthusen

Sound Designer

Kai Harada

Music Director

Geraldine Anello

Dramaturg

Voice & Text

David Carey

Voice & Text

Rebecca Clark Carey

Fight Director

U. Jonathan Toppo*

Associate Choreographer

Albert Blackstone

Stage Manager

Mandy Younger*

Assistant Stage Manager

Amy Miranda Bender*

Assistant Stage Manager

Roxana Khan*

Cast

Basilius

Michael Sharon*

Gynecia

Miriam A. Laube

Pamela

Bonnie Milligan*

Philoclea

Tala Ashe*

Musidorus

Dylan Paul*

Philanax

John Tufts*

Mopsa

Britney Simpson*

Dametas

David Kelly*

The Oracle

Michele Mais*

Undertaker

Rodney Gardiner*

Undertaker

Barret O'Brien*

Ensemble

Shanti Ryle

Ensemble

Briawna Jackson**

Ensemble

Ashley D. Kelley

Ensemble

Alyssa Birrer

Ensemble

Jonathan Luke Stevens*

Ensemble

Kyle Hines

Musicians

Piano/Conductor

Matt Goodrich

Violin

Kimberly Fitch

Cello

Nancy Martin

Bass

Bruce McKern

Woodwinds

Lorin Groshong

Drums

Tom Berich

Guitar

James Fletcher

Guitar

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  Stage Notes

  On the eve of the first preview (6/3/15), playwright Jeff Whitty talks about the surprises he discovered in creating this world premiere musical. Excerpted from the Informed Volunteer Program.

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  Snapshot: Costume Lighting

  Lighting, Video and Projections Manager Michael K. Maag explains how costumes and lighting are collaborating to create costumes that light.

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  Snapshot: Designing for Humor & Heart

  Costume designer Loren Shaw talks about the designs for this world premiere production.

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  Snapshot: Building Luggage to Last

  Properties Artisan Seren Helday describes the process of building sturdy, durable luggage.

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  Snapshot: the Oracle and Volcanic Inspiration

  Dyer and Painter Caroline Dignes explains the complex process involved in obtaining the various colors in the fabric of The Oracle's costume in 'Head Over Heels.'

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  Head Over Heels: The Story

  Director Ed Sylvanus and playwright Jeff Whitty talk about the inspiration for this world premiere musical.

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  Head Over Heels: The Music

  Director Ed Sylvanus Iskandar and playwright Jeff Whitty speak to the Go-Go's music that will be woven into the play.

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  Head Over Heels: The Party

  Playwright Jeff Whitty and director Ed Sylvanus Iskandar hope to make this world premiere event a celebration.

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  World Premiere Musical Our Top Pick

  "It's a hit!"
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  Party Atmosphere Sets a Go-Go's Pace for 'Head Over Heels'

  "The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's 'Head Over Heels' is a nonstop party."
  To read the complete review, click the logo.

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  Head Over Heels in love with new OSF musical

  "Original, audacious, and fiercely funny..."
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  'Head Over Heels' Wows at OSF

  "...terrifically entertaining...make your reservations..."
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