Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance

A WORLD PREMIERE by Dael Orlandersmith

Directed by Neel Keller***

Produced in Partnership with Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Spiritus means “breathing”. This solo play about how we live and pass, about time and direction – both celebrates and appreciates life and death, and just how much we take for granted.

Obie Award winning and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Dael Orlandersmith both writes and performs in her new play, Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. Dael Orlandersmith returns to CATF after her production of Antonio’s song/ I was dreaming of a son, co-written with Antonio Edwards Suarez.

Studio 112 92 W Campus Drive
Run Time: 90 MINUTES

Sponsored by Beth K. Batdorf & John S. Bresland

Spiritus/ Virgil's Dance

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance CATF 2023

Dael Orlandersmith in the World Premiere of Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. CATF 2023. Photo by Seth Freeman.

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance CATF 2023

Dael Orlandersmith in the World Premiere of Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. CATF 2023. Photo by Seth Freeman.

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance CATF 2023

Dael Orlandersmith in the World Premiere of Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. CATF 2023. Photo by Seth Freeman.

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance CATF 2023

Dael Orlandersmith in the World Premiere of Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. CATF 2023. Photo by Seth Freeman.

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance CATF 2023

Dael Orlandersmith in the World Premiere of Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. CATF 2023. Photo by Seth Freeman.

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance CATF 2023

Dael Orlandersmith in the World Premiere of Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. CATF 2023. Photo by Seth Freeman.

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance CATF 2023

Dael Orlandersmith in the World Premiere of Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. CATF 2023. Photo by Seth Freeman.

Spiritus/Virgil's Dance CATF 2023

Dael Orlandersmith in the World Premiere of Spiritus/ Virgil’s Dance. CATF 2023. Photo by Seth Freeman.