Bandleader and composer Darcy James Argue’s (Brooklyn Babylon, 2011 Next Wave) 18-piece big band Secret Society melds minds with filmmaker Peter Nigrini, writer/director Isaac Butler, and designer Maruti Evans to investigate America’s fascination with conspiracy theories.
On projection surfaces teeming with found footage, live video, and historical texts, the narratives behind the Red Scare, the Illuminati, Edward Snowden, and alien sightings are meticulously examined and interrogated. Musical motifs from Argue’s exuberant score mimic the byzantine “everything is connected” inner workings of mass collusion to plumb the grassy knoll and give paranoia itself the probe.
By Darcy James Argue, Isaac Butler, and Peter Nigrini
Part of Next Wave Festival 2015
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
SUNDAY @ 3 PM
Show Finder
Real Enemies
First Preview: Nov 3, 2015
Opening Date: Nov 3, 2015
Closing Date: Nov 22, 2015
Running Time: 01:20
http://www.bam.org/music/2015/real-enemies?utm_source=Promo&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=2015_11_10_
Playing @
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$25.00 - $60.00
Lottery & Rush
For live events, come to the BAM box office no earlier than 90 minutes prior to the performance to inquire. Rush tickets are $10 and are available to students 29 & under with a valid ID, veterans and active military, and seniors 65 & over. There is a limit of two tickets per purchase. Seating is at the discretion of the box office and is based on availability.
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Reviews
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“It’s maximalist music of impressive complexity and immense entertainment value, in your face and then in your head”
—The Village Voice on Darcy James Argue's Secret Society -
“It’s maximalist music of impressive complexity and immense entertainment value, in your face and then in your head”
—The Village Voice on Darcy James Argue's Secret Society -
“It’s maximalist music of impressive complexity and immense entertainment value, in your face and then in your head”
—The Village Voice on Darcy James Argue's Secret Society -
“It’s maximalist music of impressive complexity and immense entertainment value, in your face and then in your head”
—The Village Voice on Darcy James Argue's Secret Society
Accessibility
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Wheelchair Info
Four locations. Two areas in aisle of orchestra. Can accommodate two wheelchairs each. -
Elevator/Escalator
Elevator: Automatic. Accesses orchestra level (2nd floor only). Raised lettering. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Parking
Lots: Two, both marked BAM across street. Spaces on street close to main entrance can be reserved. -
Curb Ramps
Corner of Ashland Pl. & Fulton St. -
Entrance
Double doors in series: 1st set (each 28.5) has one pair of automatic doors from 44th St. to Ticket Lobby with push-button control. 2nd set (each 28", attended by ushers) to inner lobby. Doors wide and heavy, but usually open during performances. Marked with large lettering. -
Box Office
Ticket Lobby. Counters 38.5", 41.5", 47". Accessible pass-through with writing shelf at 32". Assistance available.Main level. Counter less than 48". -
Restroom
Womens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall door 29". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars.Mens: 1st floor. Outer door wider than 32". Stall doors 31". Stall size less than 60". Commode 18". Grab bars. -
Water Fountain
Main Lobby. Spouts 36" and 44".Ask usher for cups. -
Telephone
Ticket lobby. Coin slot 46". Cord 29". With TTY and electric outlet. -
Assisted Listening System
yes -
Visual Assistance
None.
