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Southern Musical Dessa Rose from Tony-Winning Writers of Ragtime
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Members Who Went Said:
Outstanding performances! Great theatre experience.
Anonymous Member Excellent cast, great music, good story. It seemed a bit long, overall.
Joan McGuire a musical fan A fantastic musical, with a powerful message |
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More Details About This Event: Dessa Rose is about two outcasts--one a fallen lady of society abandoned by her husband, the other a pregnant slave sentenced to death on the gallows--who are thrust together by chance. As they attempt escape the warring South, they form an uneasy alliance, securing them both their freedom and that of their infant children. The journey proves treacherous and their lives become further intertwined. Forced to transcend racial barriers, the women forge a true friendship that makes them realize they have far more power together than they ever would alone. Based on imagined details of real events, this dangerous adventure brings with it laughter, love, hope and a pair of unlikely heroines.
Book and music by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty Based on the novel by Sherley Ann Williams Directed by Rick Lombardo About New Repertory Theatre-Boston: Now in its third decade, New Rep has established itself as one of Boston's premiere theatre companies. Celebrated for electrifying, compelling, and poignant productions, New Rep plays reflect our world and community: they present images of many times and places and regularly explore ideas that have vital resonance in our lives—here and now. New Rep shows are provocative, intelligent, and entertaining. About Arsenal Center for the Arts: The Arsenal Center for the Arts occupies 30,000 square feet of space on three floors. It houses two theatres, classrooms and workshop spaces, artist studios, gallery and exhibit space, rehearsal rooms, and informal gathering places. Its stunning and unique architectural design is ideally suited to support its mission of an inter-disciplinary arts center. This mix of interior venues provides a home for three resident companies (New Repertory Theatre, Watertown Children's Theatre, The Quilters' Connection) and regular performing troupes such as Improv Jones. The Center also offers its own programming consisting of art exhibits, classes and workshops for adults and children, concerts and other staged events, plus literary presentations and other discussion opportunities. |
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