Dorothea
The latest project from composer, singer, bandleader and two-time Grammy-nominated recording artist Ted Hearne, Dorothea is the collaboration behind the kaleidoscopic and lush post-pop songs embodying the pathos-riddled, darkly funny poems of Dorothea Lasky, with synth beats, rhapsodic textures and synthetic vocals of “Los Angeles based polymath” electronic musician Eliza Bagg.
The first iteration of this project, In Your Mouth was commissioned and premiered in November 2018 by Liquid Music and Walker Art Center, with generous support from Linda and Stuart Nelson. This was directed by Daniel Fish, with Thomas Dunn as lighting designer and Garth Macaleavy as sound designer.
The second iteration, renamed to Dorothea, was produced by CAP-UCLA as a live concert film at Theater at the ACE.
The third iteration of the project premiered at Festival Musica Strasbourg Sept 2023, and Carnegie Hall October 2023. This was directed by Ashley Tata with video and lighting by Thomas Dunn.
The full Dorothea act is a nine piece band of Ted Hearne, Taylor Levine, Ron Wiltrout, Ashley Bathgate, Diana Wade, Nathan Koci, Rohan Chander, and Solomon Dorsey.
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composer Ted Hearne
text Dorothea Lasky
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Dorothea is a stylized pop act. Lighting and directorial team contracted depending on scope of production.
4-9 core musicians (2 vocalists, electric guitar, bass, drums, 2 keyboard/ electronics, viola, cello)
Unsettlement Music can partially subsidize all production expenses including artist fees, travel, accommodations, theatrical fees, licensing fees, and more.
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2018 Walker Art Center
2021 CAP-UCLA Concert Film
2023 Festival Musica Strasbourg
2023 Carnegie Hall