THEATER IN ASYLUM
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Federico Garcia Lorca: poet, romantic, believer. 
Salvador Dalí: painter, modernist, scientist.


Their tumultuous love affair began in college and ended with Dalí’s flight to Paris as Spain descended into civil war. ¡Olé! takes you into the bullring as these two matadors pit magic against science through paint, poetry, and flamenco dance. 


CAST

Frankie Alicea
Frankie Alicea
Lorca
Jake Lasser
Jake Lasser
Dalí
Sofia Lund
Sofia Lund
The Dancer
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Adrian Bridges
The Guitarist
Federico Garcia Lorca originated by Ben Otto in February 2013 NYC run.

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PRODUCTION TEAM

Conceived and directed by Paul Bedard
With source material by Salvador Dalí & Federico Garcia Lorca

Much of the source material for this show is collected in Sebastian's Arrows: Letters and Mementos of Salvador Dalí and Federico Garcia Lorca edited, translated & annotated by Christopher Maurer. 
Published by Swan Isle Press.

Original score by Randall Benichak
Choreographed by
Katie Palmer & Theresa Burns
Dramaturgy by 
Samantha Keogh & Jake Lasser
Lighting Design by Dan Stearns
Costume Design by Karli Brae (NYC) & Stephanie Levin + Chloe Treat (Tour)
Scenic Design by 
Walter Ryan (NYC) & Paul Bedard (Tour)

Produced by Kathryn Appleton
NY Production produced in association with The Horse Trade Theater Group
Company Managed by Samantha Keogh
Production Managed by Dan Stearns
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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ¡OLÉ!

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"An enchanting production that sizzles with passion and completely" 
— Prague Post
 
"Playful, sensual, and full of halting, troubled passion, ¡Ole! is a fantastic experience." 
— Prague Film and Theatre Center

"Boldly offering the right kind of asylum to two significantly edgy masters, this is essential theater, and it is beautiful." 
— Prague Fringe Review

"¡Olé! is a gorgeous, inventive work... Do not miss it."

- Eric Rezsnyak

"This is what theatre is supposed to be."

- Val Foote Osgood
"This touring show by Theater in Asylum had one of the most alluring premises of all the 2013 Fringe shows, and I’m happy to say it lived up to expectations... This is smart theater... genius... brisk, unyielding..."
- Rochester City Newspaper

"... Jake Lasser as Dali and Frankie Alicèa as Lorca soon take command, and their portrayals of the two very different giants of art quickly becomes hugely engaging."
- Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

"Rarely does one see a production in any theater that's performed with greater intensity and passion than Theater in Asylum's presentation of the complex friendship of Salvador Dalí and Federico García Lorca."
- David Rade, Swan Isle Press

"¡Olé!'s a complex, poetic, and passionately performed play... I loved it, admired it, felt awakened as an artist by it, and honored to be sitting there... Thanks to [the] entire cast, who were phenomenal and brave."
- Scott Wesley Slavin

"Both actors give off sparks as they dance with the spirit of Spain round and around the stage. The chemistry between them is palpable..."
- Cultural Capitol

"I am so blessed to have caught this incredible performance for the short time it was available in my hometown. Forever changed!"
- Jace Meyer-Crosby

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SPECIAL THANKS

Erez Ziv, Heidi Grumelot, Shula Kaplan and everyone at the Horse Trade Theater Group; Wendy Laurent and the French Institute Alliance Française; David Rade and Swan Isle Press; Elana Brown, Mikayla Brown, Ashley Rene Clopton, Scott Ebersold, Erica Fee, Rose Freeman, Michael Greehan, Jack Haldoupis, Kara Hankard, Marilyn Lawson, Julia Locascio, Linda Napoletano, Alex Lopez, Laura Scruggs, Jennifer Yanko.

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