See Animated Film The Adventures of Prince Achmed With Live Score
Source DC, Between T St NW and and Swann St NW (1835 14th Street, NW Washington, DC 20009)
- Full Price:
- $20.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for The Adventures of Prince Achmed have expired.
The last date listed for The Adventures of Prince Achmed was Wednesday April 4, 2012 / 7:30pm.
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Ancient Inception Story Gilgamesh from Constellation Theatre
- Full Price:
- $30.00 - $45.00
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Yusef Komunyakaa and Chad Gracia bring new life to one of the world's oldest stories with their compelling verse play Gilgamesh. Part god and part man, King Gilgamesh races the sun and journeys to the ends of the earth on his epic quest to bring his deceased friend Enkidu back to life. The most ancient text in the world, Gilgamesh remains a powerful reminder of the timeless relevance of love, courage, grief and the search for meaning in life. Live music is provided by Helen Hayes Award-winner Tom Teasley. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Casual
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Street parking or metro
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A bus is easy (but I ttok a cab down there because none came. I got the Circulator going home.
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Casual attire is fine. Maybe wear layers if you get cold or hot in public places.
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
Written on Apr 06 2012The cartoons/figures/moving pictures were VERY clever. The "live score" was innovative, and clever, but in parts too loud for me, and not always relevant to the film, in my judgment. A good idea, and VERY worth while to see.
Written on Apr 05 2012It was one of the most interesting performances I've ever seen. Lotte Reiniger's 1926 film was beautiful and surprisingly sensitive for silhouettes. It's hard to believe so much emotion could come out of something so simple. The artwork really held up well. And the music was incredible. The percussion was a lot more than "just" drums. Tom Teasley has created a truly international sound. He also expressed many moods. He is very talented. I enjoyed the Q&A with him after the performance as well. He is local, but had not heard of him before. I will definitely go hear him again.
Written on Apr 04 2012This was such an enchanting evening! The film was so interesting in its technique. As a silent film fan, I had seen Prince Achmed before on TCM but to see it on a larger screen and especially with the live musical accompaniment was fabulous! Tom Teasley did a wonderful job of creating a score that enhanced the experience. Glad we stayed for the discussion afterwards as Mr. Teasley discussed his instruments and creative process.
Written on Apr 03 2012What a great event. The movie was great and the one man orchestra was astonishing.
Written on Apr 03 2012Excellent and unusual. The film is artistic and a lot of fun and the live music was fanastic. Go see it while you can
More Information About The Adventures of Prince Achmed
Website
http://www.constellationtheatre.org/
Quotes & Highlights
- Watch a short clip from The Adventures of Prince Achmed.
About the Ticket Supplier: Constellation Theatre Company
Constellation Theatre Company is dedicated to creating theatre that is epic, expansive and essential. Constellation's plays and musicals share the characteristics of elevated language, expressive design and an acting style of heightened, archetypal action. Like bright lights in the dark sky, their shows seek to illuminate the human experience in ways that are powerful, dynamic and relevant today.