Charlotte: Life? Or Theatre? -- Opera About Young Painter During WWII
The MET Theatre (1089 N. Oxford Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029)
- Full Price:
- $20.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00*
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The last date listed for Charlotte: Life? Or Theatre? was Sunday May 27, 2007 / 3:00pm.
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Songs for a New World -- A Theatrical Song Cycle by Jason Robert Brown (13, Parade)
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Doma Theater Co. presents Songs for a New World, from composer Jason Robert Brown, creator of the acclaimed musicals 13 and Parade. This is Brown's first theatrical work, originally produced off-Broadway in 1995 and described by the composer as neither a musical nor a revue, but rather a "very theatrical song cycle." The series of songs are thematically connected, illustrating points of major decision in the characters' lives. The songs are performed by four cast members who play different characters throughout. The vocally demanding score is influenced by multiple genres, including pop, gospel, jazz and classical. Learn More
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
Patricia K.-D
Really Good Acting,Written on May 21 2007
Fab. Set
They need to get the word out,
Spoend some money on PR
Contact all the local Jewish organizations for starters....
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Kristin B.
I loved this play and wish it was running for longer!Written on May 28 2007
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Joan F.
Interesting interpretation of the life of Charlotte as a young Jewish woman painter that many of us probably didn't know that happened during the Nazi regime. The stage setup is creative and the lead vocals were great. It gets and sustains your attention throughout... and the theatre is cozy. But watch out for the steps getting up into your seat!Written on May 28 2007
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More Information About Charlotte: Life? Or Theatre?
Website
http://www.charlottesalomon-la.com
Quotes & Highlights
- "Gorgeously paints the story onto the stage" —Los Angeles Times
- "Affecting... lovely and loving production. GO!" —L.A. Weekly
Description
This opera is based on the brief life and astonishing artistic legacy of the young painter Charlotte Salomon. Much as Anne Frank kept her remarkable diary, Salomon chronicled her life and relationships — joyful and sad — in a prolific burst of creativity. She painted hundreds of vibrant watercolors, accompanied by an autobiographical narrative. Collectively, they now are recognized as one of the most extraordinary bodies of art to emerge from the violence of World War II. In 1942, Salomon entrusted her work to a family friend, saying only, “Please take care of them. They are my entire life.” A year later, she was deported to Auschwitz, where she was killed immediately upon arrival.
Based on the life and work of Charlotte Salomon
Book and lyrics by Elise Thoron
Music by Gary S. Fagin
Directed by Louis Fantasia
Musical direction by Colin Freeman
Featuring: Megan Goodchild, Dorothy Constantine, Andreas Beckett, Michele Greene, Bruce Katzman, Nadya Starr, Stasha Surdyke and Robert Lesko
About the Ticket Supplier: MET Theatre
The MET Theatre has built a reputation for producing varied works, ranging from the experimental and raw to the traditional and classic. Productions have included Sam Shepard's Curse of the Starving Class, Murray Mednick's Scar (starring Ed Harris) and Beth Henley's Control Freaks (starring Holly Hunter, Carol Kane and Bill Pullman).