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Dog Days

First Preview: Dec 10, 2015
Opening Date: Jan 9, 2016
Closing Date: Jan 11, 2016
Running Time: 02:30
Dog Days
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NYU Skirball
566 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012
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American opera - Unleashed.

Dog Days is a work of contemporary music-theatre from celebrated composer David T. Little that incorporates elements of opera, musical theatre, and rock-infused concert music to investigate the psychology of a working-class American family pitted against a not-so-distant-future wartime scenario.

Based on a powerful short story by Judy Budnitz, Dog Days is set in the aftermath of an unimaginable catastrophe as a family struggles to survive. The teenage daughter clings to hope, unwilling to accept their dire situation, until a disturbing stranger shows up at the doorstep.

Composer: David T. Little
Librettist: Royce Vavrek
Based on the short story Dog Days by: Judy Budnitz
Director: Robert Woodruff 

Part of the Prototype Festival 2015

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
JANUARY 9th & 11th @ 8 PM
JANUARY 10th @ 3 PM
ConcertConcertPerformance Art
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 17
Audience Advisory: Production contains adult themes and content (language and violence).

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  • “One of the most exciting new operas of recent years!”  

    -----WALL STREET JOURNAL
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  • “It's only a matter of time before this riveting show is confirmed as a groundbreaking American classic.” 

    ----NEW YORK TIMES
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  • “One of the most exciting new operas of recent years!”  

    -----WALL STREET JOURNAL
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  • “It's only a matter of time before this riveting show is confirmed as a groundbreaking American classic.” 

    ----NEW YORK TIMES
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Accessibility

  • Box Office

    Shagan Box Office in the lobby of NYU Skirball, 566 La Guardia Place (just south of Washington Square South).
    Hours: Tues - Sat, noon to 6pm and two hours before show times.

  • Seating

    860 seats.

  • Elevator/Escalator

    Elevator.

  • Assisted Listening System

    Infrared listening devices available for most performances. Please make a request to the house staff upon arrival.

  • Wheelchair Info

    Wheelchair seating available on all levels.

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