WORKING, THE MUSICAL (localized)
Director | Erin Ortman
Choreographer | Breon Arzell
Music Director | Eric Powers
Scenic Designer | Milo Blue
Lighting Designer | Seojung Jang
Costume Designer | Lia Wallfish
Sound Designer | Brandon Reed
Projections | Dwight Bellisimo
Vocal/Dialects Coach | Linda Gates
Documentary Filmmaker | Rasheed Peters
Associate Director | Seth Roseman
Stage Manager | Olive Ferguson
Photography | Jonathan Kirn
Producing Company | The Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center Northwestern University
This production of "Working" is a beautiful celebration of the stories of everyday working-class individuals, preformed through an oral storytelling that produces an authentic and respectful production. The musical numbers and monologues offer profound insights into the lives of people we may encounter daily but rarely take the time to understand truly. The costumes used in this production are designed to reflect the individuality of the cast, while also using elements such as color, silhouette, and accessories to convey the unique experiences of specific American workers in their jobs. The denim and industrial color palette used in the costumes evoke a sense of timelessness that speaks to the enduring significance of working-class Americans in our nation's history.