Melancholy, A Comedy

Sara Felder

2008

$20,000

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Sara Felder in Melancholy, A Comedy. Photo by David O’Connor.

Playwright and performer Sara Felder developed and produced Melancholy, A Comedy, a solo performance piece written by Felder and directed by David O'Connor. Against a backdrop of Civil War-era scenes and Abraham Lincoln look-alikes, the production incorporated comedic monologues, juggling routines, and multi-media projections to confront societal discomfort around mental illness.

Recipients

Sara Felder

Performance

Theater

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New Edge Performing Artists Residency

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GRANTS & GRANTEES

Philadelphia Chamber Music Society

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News

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Collaborators & Colleagues

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