La Maupin: The French Abomination
La Maupin is a tale of love and tragedy set in 18th century France all wrapped up in high octane punk rock meets vanity fair package.
This show proudly displays queer bodies
engaged in technically impressive, tightly choreographed sequences of intimacy and
violence that are designed to be safe, but exciting and tangible to an
intimate seating arrangement.
Purposefully minimalistic, this production was created with touring in
mind. There are only 6 players in total, and the show only needs two
costume racks, swords, and candles to create its playing space.
La Maupin is based on the true story of Julie D’Aubigny, bisexual duelist and opera singer who was famous for dueling men and wooing their women. Through a beautiful mix of sword fighting and dance, the show details her almost too incredible to believe exploits (like the time she burned down a nunnery to escape with her lover, or the time she fought 3 men at once- and won!) While exploring Julie’s journey to find happiness and acceptance as a queer woman way ahead of her time.
Past Workshop Cast
Kelsey Milbourn (They/Them)- Julie D’Aubigny
Mitchell Stephens (He/They) – Serannes/ Ensemble
Shanthany Wilkerson (She/Her)- Noblewoman/ Young Julie/ Ensemble
Mace CoWart (They/He) – Anne/ Ensemble
Jasmine Segar (She/Her)- The Marquis/ Ensemble
Trey Estes (He/Him)- Opera Manager/ Ensemble
David Tercero, Robin Montgomery, Tercero, Chris Curiel, Armando Monsivais- Live Musicians
Crew
Kelsey Milbourn- Writer, Director, Dance and Intimacy Choreographer
Armando Monsivais – Composer
Steven Smith- Costume Designer
Mitchell Stephens- Fight Choreographer and Assistant Intimacy Choreographer
Zoe Kerr- Graphic Designer, Photographer, Videographer, and Dramaturg
Jeff Colangelo- Producer and Sound Designer
Ryan Burkle- Lighting Designer
Michael Childs- Casting Coordinator
Special Thanks
Arts Mission Oak Cliff, Gina Weber, Joe Chapa, Southern Methodist University
