june 6 – 28, 2026

the falls theatre at union arts center | 700 union st

The singular Frida Kahlo comes to life through the spirit of playwright and performer Vanessa Severo in this stunning one-woman show.  Severo explores the parallels between their two lives as she embodies the many facets of this complex artist. With music and movement, Frida’s evocative art, multilayered love life, and distinctive philosophy are sketched out in a visual dynamo of a piece that encourages us all to realize we are not alone. 

“[A] visually lush, emotionally rich story”

Chicago Sun Times

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience”

Milwaukee Magazine

Frida…A Self-Portrait is a powerhouse performance”

Evanston Roundtable

cast & creative

Vaness Severo*^ – Frida Kahlo & Playwright
Joanie Schultz – Director
Jacqueline Penrod – Scenic Designer
Katherine Davis – Costume Designer

Rachel Cady – Lighting Designer
Cami Taliaferro-Barber – Assistant Lighting Designer
Thomas Dixon – Sound Designer & Composer
Janine Vanderhoff* – Stage Manager

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States
^Member of the Society of Directors and Choreographers (SDC)

special events

opening night

Thursday, June 11, 2026
Pre-show party: 6:30pm

Performance: 7:30pm

Join us free before the show for our Opening Night celebration featuring music, photos, and fun.

community day

Sunday, June 14, 2026 between 3:30pm-6:30pm

Frida For All! A community celebration of Mexican culture with art, dance, music, and food. Plus, a community discussion on Frida’s legacy and resonance here in Seattle.

In partnership with Northwest Folklife and Seattle Opera

ASL performance

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2pm

audio described performance

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2pm

pride night

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:30pm

Celebrate Pride with Union Arts Center at this special Pride Night performance of Frida…A Self-Portrait.

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