UPCOMING SHOWS

February 2 - 12, 2012
Smokestack Arias
ACT Theatre, Seattle WA

Inspired by the labor uprising culminating in the events of November 5, 1916 known as the Everett Massacre, Smokestack Arias is a song cycle for soprano voice, piano and electronics.

Composed by Wayne Horvitz with text by Robin Holcomb, the work will be performed by Maria Mannisto (soprano voice) and Cristina Valdes (piano). Experimental stage artist and choreographer Dayna Hanson directs.

With each song assuming the perspective of a different woman affected by the tumultuous occurrences, an intimate and personal account of this seminal event in the history of the labor movement in the Pacific Northwest is portrayed.

Performances at ACT Theatre, 700 Union St. Seattle WA 98101

A Central Heating Lab Event presented in the Eulalie Scandiuzzi Space.

Tickets at acttheatre.org or call (206) 292-7676.

Sunday, February 19th 2012 @ 7:30 pm
Washington Composers Orchestra
The Royal Room. Seattle WA

The Young Person's Composers Orchestra led by Julian Garvue opens at 6:30.

Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 7:30pm
Allen Ginsberg's
KADDISH
for Naomi Ginsberg (1894-1956)

A HAL WILLNER PROJECT

Artistic Director: Hal Willner
Music Composed/Conducted by Bill Frisell
Visuals by Ralph Steadman
Directed by Chloe Webb
Read by Hal Willner and Chloe Webb
Presented and Commissioned by Park Avenue Armory
Produced by THE OFFICE performing arts + film

This world premiere commission by Park Avenue Armory features a score by Grammy Award winning jazz guitarist Bill Frisell, a visual design by "Gonzo" artist Ralph Steadman and the conceptual energy of legendary music producer Hal Willner. The core of the work is centered on Allen Ginsberg's Kaddish. An epic lament to Ginsberg's mother and a reflection on his own estrangement from Judaism, the work is the cornerstone for the Beat Generation and has been the inspiration to many artists past and present. This musical and visual journey into Kaddish is produced by another Grammy Award winner, Hal Willner, whose off-kilter genius for creating multi-artist concept albums and live shows over the last 30 years has made him among the most original voices in music of his generation. Philip Glass' affinity, reverence and collaborations with the great Allen Ginsberg make for a deeply personal achievement for this work scored and performed for the Tune-In Music Festival.

Run Time: 75 Minutes. No Intermission.

TICKETS $25 - $45
www.armoryonpark.org/index.php/programs_events/detail/kaddish
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Park Avenue Armory Ticket Hotline
(212) 933-5812 (10:00am–6:00pm M-F)