“All that you touch You Change. All that you Change, Changes you. The Only Lasting Truth is Change” – Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower
Based on the post-apocalyptic novel by the late Afro-futurist and science fiction author Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower is a genre-defying opera that harnesses two centuries of Black music.
Conceived by Toshi Reagon, whom Vibe Magazine called “one helluva rock’n’roller-coaster ride,” in collaboration with, Bernice Johnson Reagon, the iconic singer, scholar and activist, Parable chronicles the spiritual awakening of young Lauren Olamina amidst a dystopian America wracked by the violence brought on by unrelenting greed and systemic injustice.
Parable fuses science fiction, African-American spiritualism, a deep examination of gender, race and environmental activism to construct a mesmerizing work of rare power and beauty that reveals deep insights on the future of human civilization.
Part of Under the Radar 2018
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Octavia E. Butler, Parable of the Sower
First Preview: Dec 15, 2017
Opening Date: Jan 8, 2018
Closing Date: Jan 15, 2018
Running Time: 02:00
https://www.publictheater.org/Tickets/Calendar/PlayDetailsCollection/UTR-2018/Octavia-E-Butlers-The-
Playing @
Public Theater
425 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10003
Show Notes: No Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: Engagement is SOLD OUT
Performance Schedule
REPERTORY PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE:
VISIT - https://www.publictheater.org/Public-Theater-Season/
Written By
- Based on the novels Parable of the Sower and Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler.
Music
- Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon
Lyrics
- Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon
Director
- Eric Ting
Choreography
- Millicent Johnnie
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
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Full-price tickets:
$30.00 - $35.00
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Accessibility
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Box Office
Lobby. Counter 42". -
Parking
Valet parking garage: 403 Lafayette St. Lot: Lafayette St. & Astor Place. -
Curb Ramps
Outside main entrance. -
Passenger Loading Zone
Front. -
Restroom
Unisex: Main floor. Door 35.5". Clear space 61"x 54". Commode 18". Grab bars. -
Seating
Newman Theater seats 299. Anspacher Theater seats 275. LuEsther Hall seats 156. Martinson Hall seats 165. Susan Stein Shiva Theater seats 104. -
Elevator\Escalator
Elevator: Attended. Accesses all floors. -
Telephone
Main floor. Coin slot 55". Cord 30". -
Entrance
Six steps or machine lift to main floor lobby. Entrance marked by large signs. Assistance available. -
Visual Assistance
None. -
Water Fountain
Main floor. Spout 36". -
Assisted Listening System
Assistive Listening Systems that transmit sound via headsets are available. -
Wheelchair Info
Access for wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility is available. Box office needs advance notice so that seats can be removed.
