Poet. Recluse. Visionary. A musical blending her real words with original songs and script sparked by her complicated mind. It’s intimate, a little depressing, a little manic—and, somehow, funny. Regardless: always one wild night.
In this lyrical solo musical, Shelley Cooper steps into the mind and heart of Emily Dickinson. Through original music—spanning styles as vast and varied as her complex inner world—and poetry inspired by her most iconic lines, we explore the themes that shaped her: hope, death, love, heartbreak, and the natural world.
Emily emerges not as a distant figure, but as a deeply feeling woman whose inner life burned bright. With haunting melodies, sharp storytelling, and flashes of unexpected humor, this piece invites audiences to feel as she felt—boldly, inwardly, and beyond the ordinary.
EMILY F-ING DICKINSON: AMERICA’S FAVORITE RECLUSE at the 30 MINUTES OR LESS FESTIVAL!
Event Dates:
| Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 8:30 pm Pacific 10:30 pm Central 11:30 pm Eastern |