La Femme Bohème, the Original All-Female Version of Puccini's Classic Opera

Austin, Texas, February 4, 2016 (Newswire.com) -  LOLA’s second production of La Femme Bohème celebrates the Bohemian lifestyle, with all of the passion, romance, and heartache that nourish the artistic soul. La Femme Bohème is the original all-female version of Puccini’s classic opera, La Bohème. One of the many strengths of La Femme Bohème is the focus on the importance of friendship and the families that you choose, coming together through the good times and the bad.  

In a world where females are often pitted against one another as rivals and queer relationships are still taboo and marginalized, this production is a chance to show audiences something different. We get to
celebrate women, genders outside the standard dichotomy, and how families of choice can become just as strong as blood ties. These characters and their stories are timeless; and though we are presenting them in a
new way, everyone can identify with falling in love for the first time, the frustrations of an unfaithful lover, the agony of losing a loved one, and the great joy of living life.

In a world where females are often pitted against one another as rivals and queer relationships are still taboo and marginalized, this production is a chance to show audiences something different. We get to celebrate women, genders outside the standard dichotomy, and how families of choice can become just as strong as blood ties.

Rebecca Herman, Artistic Producer, LOLA

This 2016 version of La Femme Bohème has grown to include professional lighting design provided by Austin’s own Kandrea Wade and a four-piece chamber ensemble arranged by La Femme Bohème’s Maestro, Chuck Dillard. Both the lighting and orchestra add layers of color and texture to deepen the experience.

Tickets are 2 for $25 through LOLAaustin.org until January 31st, 2016. Tickets are $15 each through
NDvenue.com beginning February 1st, 2016.
Approximate Running Time: 2.5 hours, with two intermissions
Cast And Production Team:
Marcello: Liz Cass
Rodolfo: Emily Breedlove
Colline: Lisa Alexander
Schaunard: Katherine Altobello
Benoit/Buona Donna: Lauren Arthur White
Alcindoro: Sarah Fleming Walker
Mimi: Julia Taylor
Musetta: Amelia Ciskey
Waiter at Café Momus: Catherine Lewis
Conductor/Orchestral Arranger: Dr. Chuck Dillard
Stage Director: Rebecca Herman
Lighting Design: Kandrea Wade
Stage Manager: Jessie Douglas
Pianist: Cynthia Wilson
Violinist: Sonja Larson
Cellist: Nora Karakasoglou
Clarinetist: Luz Sarmiento
Costume Designers: Rebecca Herman and Courtney Tellman
Wig and Makeup Design: Wendy Sanders
English Captions: Michael Chadwick
Supertitle operator: Carolina Cass
Graphic Designer: Jeannie Lozano
Photographer: Roy Moore