On March 16, 1968, in South Vietnam, US Army pilot Hugh Thompson, Jr. nosed his helicopter down three times into the carnage at My Lai in an attempt to stop the civilian massacre.
In this fevered character study of the once-vilified, now-lionized soldier, composer Jonathan Berger enlists Southeast Asian zithers and xylophones and an amplified Kronos Quartet to consider the line between duty and conscience.
Tenor Rinde Eckert portrays the latter-day Thompson, who—in a manic barrage of soldier speak, gritty poetry, and hallucinatory recollection—reflects on a decisive moment when breaking rank in the name of human decency forever changed the public perception of a war.
Part of the 2017 Next Wave Festival
Show Finder
My Lai
First Preview: Sep 12, 2017
Opening Date: Sep 27, 2017
Closing Date: Oct 1, 2017
Running Time: 01:15
Playing @
BAM Harvey Theater
651 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 16
Performance Schedule
WEDNESDAY thru SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM
Music
- Jonathan Berger
Book
- Harriet Scott Chessman
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
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Full-price tickets:
$30.00 - $55.00
Lottery & Rush
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.
Video
My Lai: BAM 2017 Next Wave Festival from BAM on Vimeo.
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.
