Family Dynamics - The Funeral is an original music-theatre piece with libretto by Allyson Ditchey and musical score by William Lenihan, which opens next weekend (Oct 30-31). Betty, recently deceased, attends her own funeral and is horrified by the way people are behaving. With the help of a mysterious guide, she finds herself examining her life in different ways, and slowly transitioning into her afterlife - letting go of the people she loved.
Ditchey is a local soprano and freelance stage manager with a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from Washington University. Lenihan serves as lecturer and Director of Jazz Performance for the Washington University Music Department. Librettist and composer have collaborated with several local singers to premiere this one-act piece, which strives to place equal value on theatre, music and visual components in order to tell a multi-dimensional, invigorating story. The works of visual artist Naomi Ferrall of Reno, Nevada will be featured in the production.
Performances: October 30 & 31 at 8pm
Venue: Satori, an artists space; located in Midtown (3003 Locust)
Tickets: $15 General Admission/$10 Students; Please inquire at familydynamics2009@gmail.com or call 530.604.1431; Tickets can be reserved at will call or purchased at the door. Cash or check only.
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