American Apollo

Music by Damien Geter (2024) Libretto by Lila Palmer

Music Director and Conductor: Kedrick Armstrong

Director: Nataki Garrett

Thomas McKeller: Markel Reed

John Singer Sargent: John Bellemer

Isabella Stewart Gardner: Marnie Breckenridge

Ida Mae McDonald: Alexandra Armantrading

Nicola D’Inverno/Mr. Sparhawk: Matt Hidalgo

Florence McKeller/Mrs. Smithson: Leberta Lorál

Willie McDonald: Philip Harris

Clarence/Emcee: Wilford Kelly

George: C. Michael Belle

Walter: Alex Taite

Jimmy/Mr. Carhardt: Josh Black

Scenic Designer: Nina Ball

Projection Designer: Yuki Izumihara

Costume Designer: Sarah Nietfeld

Hair & Makeup Designer: Roxie Johnson

Lighting Designer:Michael Oesch

Photos by Cory Weaver

An elderly woman standing on a stage, dressed in vintage clothing, with a serious expression, under stage lighting.
A man and woman sit at a round table with purple velvet tablecloth on stage, with drinks and a flower vase between them. The man is wearing a white shirt and suspenders, the woman is wearing a floral dress, they are smiling and looking at each other.
A man with a mustache wearing a gray suit, patterned tie, and a fedora, standing on a stage with a green background. He is holding an object in his hands and looking to the side. There is a decorative pillow on the floor in front of him.
Stage set with dark background, curtains, and dramatic projection of faces on screens; actors sit or stand in period costumes, suggesting a theatrical performance.
A person dressed in a military-style green jacket with gold trim, beige shirt, dark pants, and black shoes, standing on stage with one hand holding a small green and gold cap, looking to the side with a serious expression.
A man dressed in a white shirt and brown vest looking at mail in his hands on stage with a backdrop of fabric.
A man conducting an orchestra or choir, holding a conductor's baton, with a focused expression, wearing a dark shirt against a black background.
A woman dressed in an elaborate costume, standing on stage with a serious expression, wearing a tall green and yellow hat, vintage-style clothing with gold accents, and a patterned robe.
A man with a beard and curly hair, dressed in a white coat, holding a laptop, standing on a stage with dark curtains and warm lighting.
A person standing and reading from a large book on stage, with a drawing of a reclining nude figure on an easel behind them.
A man and woman sitting at a round table with purple tablecloth, flowers, and two glasses of pink drink, on stage with purple curtains in the background, engaged in conversation and smiling.
A man kneeling on a pillow with his left arm raised, wearing no shirt. A man in a white coat and green tie is standing nearby, holding a folder, on a stage with a wooden background and curtains.
A man in a gray suit standing on a stage next to an easel with a painting of a nude woman in a kneeling pose, with dark hair and a solemn expression, depicted in an expressive, impressionistic style.
Two people in an intimate embrace on stage, with a backdrop featuring stars and a large window, surrounded by draped fabric and warm lighting.
Two men, one with dark skin and the other with light skin, standing close together, smiling, and holding each other's shoulders in an indoor setting with a dark purple curtain and windowpanes in the background.
A man in a blue suit standing on a stage, gesturing with his hands, with a painting of a nude woman on an easel behind him. The background shows art supplies and purple curtains.