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Hound Dog

Opening Date: Oct 6, 2022
Closing Date: Nov 5, 2022
Running Time: 01:30
Hound Dog

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Playing @
Ars Nova
511 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019
In Melis Aker’s world premiere play HOUND DOG, a young musician returns from abroad to her hometown of Ankara, Turkey to look after her widowed father. Forced to reckon with the family and community she left behind, an investigation into her grieving parent’s strange pilgrimage to Graceland unravels into a sonic mirage of memory packed with humor, nostalgia and the love we cultivate across generations. Directed by Machel Ross with music by Aker and the Lazours, this cross-cultural jam-session-meets-play explores the winding path towards forgiveness and belonging. 

A co-production with PlayCo

COVID Safety Information:
Proof of full vaccination and masks are required at Wednesday evening and Saturday matinee performances only. 
Off BroadwayMusical
Show Notes: No intermission
Age Guidance: 12

Performance Schedule

MONDAYS- SATURDAYS* @ 7 PM

*Additional performances on Saturdays at 2pm starting October 22


Music
  • Melis Aker & the Lazours

Lyrics
  • Melis Aker & the Lazours

Book
  • Melis Aker

Director
  • Machel Ross

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Full-price tickets:

$5.00 - $100.00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair Info

    Seats are removable.
  • Elevator/Escalator

    No escalator or elevator.
  • Curb Ramps

    There is no ramp.
  • Entrance

    There are 10 steps into the theatre.
  • Box Office

    The box office is in the lobby.
  • Restroom

    There are two restrooms. One is wheelchair accessible.
  • Water Fountain

    No
  • Telephone

    No phone
  • Assisted Listening System

    None
  • Visual Assistance

    None
  • Folding Armrests

    None

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