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SUMMARY:Thunder Knocking On The Door
DESCRIPTION:Written by Keith Glover \nDirected by Guinea Bennett-Price \nThunder Knocking on the Door\, a “bluesical” deemed by critics as “the tastiest\, bluesiest score in recent memory\,” is written by Keith Glover with music by Keb’ Mo’. The piece takes place at the crossroads of “here and there.” In the mythical tale\, Marvell Thunder\, a mysterious shapeshifter\, challenges Glory\, a blind songstress\, to a magical duel on the Delta Blues guitar. This delightful new musical will run in June 2024 at The Undermain Theater. Play off the Page’s Mary Aalgaard says \n\nThis blusical has everything: family dynamic\, a love story\, a mythical character\, soul-searching\, and some of the best music I’ve ever heard. \n\nKeith Glover is from Bessemer\, Ala. He is a member of The New Dramatist Playwrights Organization and a recipient of a Pew Charitable Fellowship grant in 1996. His first plays include Dancing on Moonlight (New York Shakespeare Festival\, 1995)\, Coming of the Hurricane (Denver Center Theatre Company\, 1994\, Penumbra Theatre Company\, 1995\, Arena Stage in Washington\, D.C.\, 1996) and Thunder Knocking on the Door\, a blusical tale of rhythm and blues\, was produced by the Alabama Shakespeare Festival\, Baltimore’s Center Stage\, The Dallas Theatre Center and Yale Repertory Theatre during the 1996-97 season.
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/thunder-knocking-on-the-door/2024-06-28/
LOCATION:The Undermain Theatre\, 3200 Main Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events,Theater
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SUMMARY:I\, Too\, Sing America
DESCRIPTION:This patriotic performance offers a unique perspective\, emphasizing that — regardless of our diverse backgrounds\, gender\, sexual expression\, race\, or origin — we all contribute to the “tapestry of Americans.” In these tumultuous times\, we will unite to create something both powerful and star-spangled! \nAccompanied by a brass chorus and featuring the Meyerson Lay Family Organ\, the concert includes beloved patriotic tunes and introduces new\, thought-provoking pieces that explore what it truly means to be an American. Don’t miss this thrilling and hopeful evening of music!
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/i-too-sing-america/2024-06-28/
LOCATION:Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center\, 2301 Flora St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Choir,Classical,Other Events,Partner Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Turtle Creek Chorale":MAILTO:info@turtlecreek.org
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SUMMARY:The Odyssey by Mary Zimmerman
DESCRIPTION:This dramatic adaptation of Homer’s myth begins with a modern young woman who is struggling to understand Robert Fitzgerald’s translation of The Odyssey. A classical muse appears\, and the young woman becomes the goddess Athena–a tireless advocate for Odysseus in his struggle to get home. With her trademark irreverent and witty twist on classic works\, Zimmerman brings to life the story of Odysseus’s ten-year journey\, depicting his encounters with characters such as Circe\, the Cyclops\, Poseidon\, Calypso\, the Sirens\, and others. \nRun time for is approximately 1.5 hours and will include a 10-minute intermission. \nPatrons are welcome to bring in chairs\, blankets\, picnic baskets\, food\, beer\, and wine. \nTICKETS AND ADMISSION: \nTickets will be emailed to you upon purchase. Please present your ticket barcode to the Front of House attendants for scanning when you arrive. Tickets may be purchased online up until the beginning of the performance (encouraged) or at the front gate. \nLost your ticket? Click on “resend confirmation” at the top of the page to have a copy of your ticket emailed to you. We encourage you to create an account so you can always access your tickets. \nPARKING: \nPlease purchase parking when you purchase your tickets. A separate parking barcode will be included in your ticket purchase confirmation email. Cash will also be accepted at the parking lot entrance. Parking is $7 per performance or a season parking pass may be purchased for $20.
URL:https://sammonsartcenter.org/event/the-odyssey-by-mary-zimmerman/2024-06-28/
LOCATION:Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre\, 1500 Tenison Parkway\, Dallas\, TX\, 75223\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Events,Partner Events,Theater
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shakespeare Dallas":MAILTO:info@shakespearedallas.org
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