World Premiere, produced by the Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, June-July 2025

Composed by Steven Schoenberg
Libretto by Richard Michelson
Directed by Kevin Newbury
With Timothy McDevitt and Carlyn Connolly
Musical Director David Sytkowski
Lighting Design by Katy Atwell
Costume Design by Cynthia Bermudes
Props by Heather Beeman
Scenic and Projection Design by Mac Young

Dear Edvard

Stage scene with a bed in the center, two black-and-white projected photos of a woman on either side, a man in a gray suit on the right, and a woman in a red cloak on the left, with the words 'Dear Edvard' in neon above.
A woman dressed in vintage clothing, wearing a red coat and black gloves, standing on a stage with a backdrop showing a blue-looking historic building with the year 1968 written on it.
Stage scene of a theater play with three actors in period costumes, a bed in the center, vintage furniture, and a backdrop of windows with white frames.
Stage set depicting a bedroom scene with a white bed, a woman in period costume holding a script, a portrait frame, a small table with a lamp, chairs, and a bookcase.
A scene with a man sitting on a bed with a red blanket, and a woman standing beside a painting in a room with large windows showing a rain or water scene.
Stage set resembling a bedroom with large projected eyes on the back wall. Two actors, a woman and a man, are sitting on a bed engaged in conversation. The woman is dressed in period costume, and the man is lying down, looking up at her. Surrounding
A woman with red hair, dressed in a white blouse and skirt, appears to be in a theatrical performance, looking down with a contemplative expression. A man wearing a brown hat and dark clothing sits beside her, looking at her with a serious expression
A stage set depicts a scene in a bedroom with a person standing in front of the bed and another person in a long dress. The stage has a backdrop with swirling patterns, furniture including chairs and a table, and props like a ladder and a picture fra
A theater stage scene with a white bed, a woman in a white dress, and a man in a suit, with a curtain and windows in the background.
A theater stage with a semi-transparent curtain illuminated by colorful stage lights. Behind the curtain, a projection of a blue and purple abstract scene is visible, with a faint silhouette of a person sitting at a table and a glowing figure that ap
Stage scene with a woman and man sitting on a bed inside a draped canopy, a woman stands beside the man, all illuminated with pink and purple lighting. A large black and white portrait of two women is projected on the background wall.
A theatrical scene depicts a man standing over a woman lying in bed, in a room with dark purple walls and three large abstract art pieces on the wall behind them. The woman appears to be unconscious or sleeping, and the man shows an expression of dis
The stage set for a theatrical performance features a woman in a yellow dress standing on a bed, with her arms outstretched, and back-up actor in a nightshirt and socks. The backdrop displays colorful, swirling artwork. There are props, chairs, and a
The stage set of a theatrical play featuring a man in pajamas standing in the foreground, a woman in white sitting on the floor beside a bed, another person playing piano in the background, and a simple bedroom scene with a bed, nightstand with a lam
Stage set designed to resemble a bedroom with a painted backdrop of a woman wearing sunglasses. The stage includes a white bed with a red blanket, a wooden stool, a rocking chair, and a woman writing on a whiteboard. Stage lights illuminate the scene
Stage scene from a play with three actors. One is standing and talking, one is sitting on a chair, and the third is sitting on a bed. The set depicts a bedroom with a bed, a wheelchair, a lamp, and other furniture.
Stage set with a white fireplace, a cream-colored curtain hanging on a black wall, and a metal rod suspended from the ceiling for a theatrical performance.
A beige ceramic vase with white flowers and green leaves sitting on a purple countertop with a green wall in the background.
Set of three green panels with white decorative trim, a white bed frame with a pillow and blankets, a small wooden side table, a black metal stand with a lantern, and a rattan chair, against a curved white wall with shadows and lighting equipment ove
A group of people standing on a stage in front of a pink backdrop with the words "Dear Edvard" and black-and-white photos of a woman and a man. The group includes men and women dressed in casual and vintage-style clothing, and appears to be a cast or
The scene appears to be a theatrical or artistic setup with a bed and outfit behind sheer curtains, illuminated by a soft, warm light. A woman is seen sitting at a desk to the left, and a faint figure is visible behind the curtains. Large window proj
Photograph of a theater stage with a backdrop resembling a windowed building, illuminated in blue light, with a bed and a person partially visible behind a sheer curtain. A person sits at a small table on the left side of the stage.