About
Tilly No-Body is a 60-minute, one-person play inspired by the life and love of Frank Wedekind (Spring Awakening; the Lulu Sex Tragedies) and his muse-wife and actress, Tilly.
With 5 original cabaret songs, this love-drama weaves together mischief, magic and poignancy with puppets, circus balls and moments of surprise.
Written and performed by Bella Merlin
Directed by Miles Anderson
Original songs: Bella Merlin
Produced by AJP in collaboration with Dr ACT
Dramaturg/collaborator: Annika Speer
Costume design: Maggie Morgan
Sound design: David Roesner
Scenic Design: Kerry Jones, based on an original by John Iacovelli
Production lighting designers: Christopher Corner, after Ben Tusher, Thomas J. Munn, James McNamara
Puppets: John Murphy
Photos: Barry Schwartz, Oskar Ahlstrom
Videography: Max Calzada
Social Media Director: Aubrey Jerue
Community Liaison: Emma Howard
With support from OASIS/SoCal and the Office of Research and Economic Development at the University of California, Riverside