A new opera by Dave Ruder
The Gentleman Rests is a concert performance of a new opera depicting the special session of congress in 2001 in which the Congressional Black Caucus attempted to halt the certification of Floridas votes for the contested presidential election due to alleged disenfranchisement of tens of thousands of Floridians.
Composer Dave Ruder (thingNY) sets transcripts of the congressional session to music for five vocalists, viola, trombone, Rhodes piano and bassoon, including the ironic drama of Al Gore (as President of the Senate) following congressional protocol by gaveling over each objecting Black Caucus member, hastening the end of his presidential ambitions.
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8 PM
Show Finder
The Gentleman Rests
First Preview: Oct 12, 2016
Opening Date: Oct 27, 2016
Closing Date: Oct 29, 2016
Running Time: 01:25
Playing @
JACK
20 Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
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Full-price tickets:
$18.00 - $18.00
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