August 7-9, 14-16, and 21-22 8p, first first serve tickets released at 7p.
An opera in ten scenes set in Steeltown, USA. Moll the prostitute is sent to jail where she encounters the Liberty Committee, lap dogs to the omnipotent capitalist, Mr. Mister. At night court Moll learns how the Liberty Committee–a reverend, an editor, two artists, a university president–function as prostitutes to his sinister intentions. Written by Marc Blitzstein, The Cradle Will Rock follows these intriguing chara...
August 7-9, 14-16, and 21-22 8p, first first serve tickets released at 7p.
An opera in ten scenes set in Steeltown, USA. Moll the prostitute is sent to jail where she encounters the Liberty Committee, lap dogs to the omnipotent capitalist, Mr. Mister. At night court Moll learns how the Liberty Committee–a reverend, an editor, two artists, a university president–function as prostitutes to his sinister intentions. Written by Marc Blitzstein, The Cradle Will Rock follows these intriguing characters as they tell relive their stories, leading to a massive union strike that threatens Mr. Mister and his empire.
This show is free and open to the public. You may reserve seats online or get a first come first serve ticket the day of performance starting at 7p at the Marigny Opera House (725 St Ferdinand St).
This 1930s WPA American opera is the main stage production for The Civilian Theatre Project, an eight month long performance series exploring the necessity of collective organizing as a vehicle for positive social change. CCTC believes theatre is a vital act of community engagement that should be accessible to all people, for this reason all performances will be FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
CAST
Emilie Whelan (Moll)
Ian Hoch (Gent, Editor Daily)
Philip Yiannopoulos (Dick, Bugs)
Pamela Roberts (Virgil)
Shannon Flaherty (President Prexie)
Brian Tsu (Pianist, Clerk)
David Huynh (Reverend Salvation, Gus)
Dylan Hunter (Doctor Specialist)
Rahim Glaspy (Yasha, Stevie)
Clint Johnson (Dauber, Junior Mister)
Sherri Marina* (Harry Druggist)
Amy Alvarez* (Mrs. Mister)
Jessica Lozano (Sister Mister)
Andrew Kingsley (Mr. Mister)
Ashley Rose Butler (Sadie)
Monica R. Harris (Larry Foreman)
Francesca McKenzie (Ella Hammer)
*Signifies Actor's Equity
CREW
Andy Vaught (Director)
Tucker Fuller (Musical Director)
Margaret Masson (Costume Designer)
Maritza Mercado-Narcisse (Choreographer)
Selena Poznak (Production Manager)
Adam Tourek (Set Designer)
Marcus Stanley (Lighting Designer)
Philip Yiannopoulos (Assistant Director)
Tricia Anderson (Stage Manager)
