Aug
15
7:30 PM19:30

The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O'Keeffe

Zephyr Stage, hometown Fruita, Colorado, is heading to Santa Fe with their new show, “The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O’Keeffe.” Recently performed at the Orbit Artspace in Fruita, the new work will have three shows at the Teatro Paraguas, Aug. 28-30, 2026. But first, as a fundraiser for the company's travel to Santa Fe, Zephyr Stage will perform the show two nights only at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion, 503 East Aspen Ave., in Fruita, Aug. 14-15, 2026. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. For more information, call 970-309-4828.

"The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O’Keeffe” was written and is performed by ZS Executive Director Valerie Nuzzo and Resident Actor Kim Nuzzo. Inspired by the lives and letters of artist Georgia O’Keeffe and her husband - the father of modern American photography, Alfred Stieglitz. This hour and twenty-minute-long chemical reaction blends a tempestuous love story with echoes of Faust and the spirit of modernist rebellion.

Alfred told Georgia that if she wanted to understand him, she'd need to read Faust. He meant it - navigating choices that blur fame and shame, love and legacy. Expect poetry, haunting imagery, addiction, a little nudity and a furious unraveling — artistic, spiritual and personal, all accompanied by one-man band and Associate Director of Zephyr Stage – Finn Benham.

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The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O'Keeffe
Aug
14
7:30 PM19:30

The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O'Keeffe

Zephyr Stage, hometown Fruita, Colorado, is heading to Santa Fe with their new show, “The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O’Keeffe.” Recently performed at the Orbit Artspace in Fruita, the new work will have three shows at the Teatro Paraguas, Aug. 28-30, 2026. But first, as a fundraiser for the company's travel to Santa Fe, Zephyr Stage will perform the show two nights only at Our Lady of Perpetual Motion, 503 East Aspen Ave., in Fruita, Aug. 14-15, 2026, 7:30 p.m. both nights. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. For more information, call 970-309-4828.

"The Deepest Yes: Stieglitz & O’Keeffe” was written and is performed by ZS Executive Director Valerie Nuzzo and Resident Actor Kim Nuzzo. Inspired by the lives and letters of artist Georgia O’Keeffe and her husband - the father of modern American photography, Alfred Stieglitz. This hour and twenty-minute-long chemical reaction blends a tempestuous love story with echoes of Faust and the spirit of modernist rebellion.

Alfred told Georgia that if she wanted to understand him, she'd need to read Faust. He meant it - navigating choices that blur fame and shame, love and legacy. Expect poetry, haunting imagery, addiction, a little nudity and a furious unraveling — artistic, spiritual and personal, all accompanied by one-man band and Associate Director of Zephyr Stage – Finn Benham.

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Virtual Screening: Zephyr Stage’s Poe-Mythology (A Benefit)
Oct
1
to Oct 7
Virtual Screening

Virtual Screening: Zephyr Stage’s Poe-Mythology (A Benefit)

The actors of Fruita-based Zephyr Stage at Cavalcade were thrilled to be invited by the Geeks of the Grand Valley to take part in The Poe Project, Oct. 1-7.

The company’s performances are usually live, but at this time, for the safety of their audience and performers, they will be sharing their work online. Three Zephyr Stage artists, Raquel Benham, Kim Nuzzo and Valerie Nuzzo, have each created multiple entries in an original film called “Poe-mythology: nothing stays buried.”

Entries include several of Poe’s poems set to original music by Raquel Benham. Don’t miss The Raven featuring Kim Nuzzo, and a retelling of The Tell-Tale Heart by guest artist K.L. Benham. Our guide through the presentation is poet and playwright Valerie Nuzzo channeling poet Ida Hilda Gruffershaugen who channels Lizzie “never Elizabeth” Doten who channels Edgar “Fast Eddie” Allan Poe.

Zephyr Stage Artistic Director Valerie Nuzzo said, “The film is free to watch. If people enjoy it, we hope they’ll share it with friends and family, and if folks can help at this time, we hope they’ll donate to Cavalcade in Fruita.” Cavalcade is an all-volunteer nonprofit performing arts venue created by Fruita residents dedicated to giving the community a unique place for all ages to experience and participate in high quality live music, plays, poetry, comedy, and - above all - a place to be inspired, learn and have fun! 

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