About the Artist/Ensemble

“McDermott’s one-woman play gets to the very heart of one of the enduring questions surrounding the art and life of Georgia O’Keeffe: how much credit does Alfred Stieglitz deserve for the critical and commercial success of his foremost protégé? It is a question that McDermott has O’Keeffe pose from beyond the grave, with all the insight and wit of a woman brought truly to life, both as an artist and as a captivating personality.” -Ariel Plotek, Curator of the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum 

“O’Keeffe!” 

Georgia O’Keeffe has summoned an audience to help answer the question, “Was it me or was it Stieglitz?” We journey with O’Keeffe from 1915 when she tears up her work to date, and starts over in black and white to discover her own style. She revisits key moments in her life to reveal hidden truths, but the shadow of manager and husband Alfred Stieglitz looms heavy over her. Was it his nude photographs of her that enticed the art world to her, or was it her own excellence of craft? Would she have been noticed if he hadn’t exhibited her? Georgia rejects claims by the male dominated art world about what drives her art, but when a Stieglitz affair gets too intense, and a very public commission collapses, her world falls apart.  Georgia rallies, determined to survive and paint again, but some difficult decisions must be made.  In the end, the truth that lies deep in Georgia’s heart is revealed— and it’s as devastating as it is honest.  O’Keeffe! is a revealing critically acclaimed drama about the beloved and complex American icon. 

*Newly Revised Script and production* Written and performed by Lucinda McDermott. Directed by Jan Powell with soundscape by Jon Piro.  

© 2021 Lucinda McDermott 

“Powerful, funny, emotional, dramatic and very high quality. . .The audience was riveted to every word from beginning to end and gave Ms. McDermott a well-earned standing ovation! . . .Ms. McDermott established a connection with audience members right from the beginning and kept them in the palm of her hand for the entire show.  . . .  The emotional and the ultimately uplifting performance left a lasting impression on our community! . . .Ms. McDermott arrived early for load in and rehearsal and her set up was very smooth.  Minimal set & props enhanced the actor’s storytelling without distracting from her work.  She was very specific about her technical requirements, but also flexible to work with. I would encourage any venue to book this performance!” 

-Elizabeth Bracey, Managing Director, Franklin Performing Arts Center 

Concert/Performance Description

“O’Keeffe!” is designed to be presented in a variety of settings ranging from state-of-the-art theatres to galleries or other open spaces. Preference is for a professional sound system with stage lighting, however, we can be flexible in most circumstances. Please contact artist for specifics. 

Fees

• Solo-Performance: $3,000 – Fee varies depending on travel and number of performances. 
• Workshops: $200 – $1,000 

Please inquire about educational and institutional discounts.