Spoon River Anthology
Text by Edgar Lee Masters
Conceived and Directed by Jimmy Maize (MFA Directing Candidate, 2012)
Director Jimmy Maize re-imagines The Spoon River
Anthology, Edgar Lee Masters' influential 1915 book of
poetry. The collection of epitaphs vividly depicts life in the
fictional Midwestern town of Spoon River, as told from the
perspective of its deceased residents. Maize's adaptation
incorporates over 100 actors and original live music and dance,
capturing the innovative spirit of Masters' work and updating it
for contemporary audiences.
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April 18th–21st, 2012
Wednesday–Saturday at 8pm in Riverside Church.
For tickets to the Riverside venue, please click here:
Special talkback with writer/director Moises Kaufman (The Laramie Project, 33 Variations) after the Friday April 20th show.
April 24th–28th, 2012
Tuesday–Saturday at 8pm at The Invisible Dog Art Center, Brooklyn.
For tickets to the Brooklyn venue, please CLICK HERE.
For more information:
WEBSITE: www.spoonrivernyc.com
FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/events/255617521181950
TWITTER: @SPOONRIVERNYC
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