Cynthia Hopkins's Multimedia Musical The Success of Failure (or, The Failure of Success)
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Novellus Theater (700 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103)
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The last date listed for The Success of Failure (or, The Failure of Success) was Saturday November 20, 2010 / 8:00pm.
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This was one of the most unusual and poignant performances I have ever seen. The show was sometimes erratic but it also bordered between brilliance and insanity. I thought Cynthia’s writing and music were inspiring and yet a haunting reminder that we are have a time clock that is ticking away; our destiny sometimes hinging on a thread of uncertainty. But over all a performance that will leave you talking.Written on Nov 23 2010
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Amazing, moving, disturbing, profound. Haunting and humorous. The music was so beautiful. All of it, and I'm speaking as one who loves melody. There is something pleasing and magnetic about Cynthia's speaking and singing voice, that makes me want to listen forever.Written on Nov 19 2010
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This is truly beyond horrible. In fact, horrible is a complete euphemism for the low level of artistic pain one is subjected to at this event. The acting is at the lowest level ever experienced -- thus, I decided to save your time and mental health by writing this review on the most terrible artistic trash ever to hit the stage.Written on Nov 22 2010
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More Information About The Success of Failure (or, The Failure of Success)
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Quotes & Highlights
- "Part Bob Dylan, part Louise Brooks… she might remind you of another Cindy as she tries on personas as disparate as an old Korean sage and an astronaut." --Bomb Magazine
- "Cynthia Hopkins is the definition of postmodern artistry. Her work… transcends single genres and mediums and defies definition." --New York Press
Description
Writer-composer-performer Cynthia Hopkins is dedicated to creating groundbreaking, original, multimedia music-theater works that meld unbelievable fact with outrageous fiction, stimulating the senses while enlivening the mind. The third and final installment of her acclaimed Accidental Trilogy, The Success of Failure (or, The Failure of Success) is an epic folk tale and musical journey set in the far distant future, depicting the saga of a secret mission to save the universe. Blending fact and fantasy, Hopkins wraps herself inside this outrageous sci-fi fairy tale to reveal the real story about the mother she lost, her battle with addiction and her own heroic survival. Once again teaming up with designers Jim Findlay and Jeff Sugg, and director D.J. Mendel, Hopkins delivers a deeply personal and moving conclusion to her Accidental Trilogy, a spellbinding, intergalactic adventure told through her signature hybrid of storytelling forms, including mind-boggling and often humorous text, heart-wrenching songs, innovative orchestral elements and immersive videoscapes.
This extraordinary solo performance showcases Hopkins' unique musical style which she honed as the founding member of the band Gloria Deluxe. Opening for legendary artists such as David Byrne and Patti Smith, Gloria Deluxe produced six full-length albums, developing an enthusiastic following for its unique blend of folk, cabaret, rock, blues and country music. Hopkins has also created solo music/theater works including Tsimtsum, a piece commissioned by Dance Theater Workshop for Sourcing Stravinsky Festival, and Song Before Love Songs, a post-apocalyptic requiem for the human race commissioned by Bang on a Can. In addition, she has worked as a composer, musician, and performer for many projects, including Big Dance Theater's Antigone, Shunkin and Another Telepathic Thing. Hopkins also performs as a guest artist with groups including Bonnie Prince Billy and Dan Zanes and Friends.