Theatre In the Raw Presents:
THE THREEPENNY OPERA
book and lyrics by BERTOLT BRECHT music by
KURT WEILL
A
ruthless, biting morality tale, featuring the crimes of the notorious
womanizer Mack the Knife, Brecht's landmark work is a showpiece
of stunning, unforgettable songs and challenging class critique.
First staged in Germany in 1928, this wickedly satirical "opera
for beggars" with its ferocious jazz-turned-operetta score and political
roots in Weimar cabaret is a masterpiece of black humour. Its themes
of redemption and justice and its unique and edgy world of double-crossing
gangsters, beggars, prostitutes and corrupt cops are as relevant
to urban audiences as ever. November 16th - 27th at THE RUSSIAN
HALL (600 Campbell).
THE THREEPENNY OPERA
portrays a society turned upon its head with biting critique, and
mysterious characters, and the "Raw edge" from Jay Hamburgers
colourful production; a classic work of early 20th century theatre
and a landmark in musical theatre brought to Vancouver audiences
this Fall at the recently renovated Russian Hall in Strathcona.
"...right on point... unique
in-your-face approach... intimate and creative" -
Vince Kanasoot Georgia Straight
"I especially enjoyed the
integrity of this production. It is faithful to text, to context,
to the political and fourth-wall-breaking impulse of Brecht and
Weill" - Charles Barber, City Opera
Vancouver
Macheath, his gang, and his girls
take a moment in the 'hood (Photo by Colin Beiers 2016) Left to Right:
Ariel Martz-Oberlander, Damon Jang, Katie Purych, Kevin Armstrong,
zi paris, and Adam Olgui
Polly with Macheath's gang (Photo
by Colin Beiers 2016) Left to Right: Katie Purych, Jeff Hoffman, zi
paris, Adam Olgui, and Damon Jang
The bawdy house (Photo by Colin
Beiers 2016) Left to Right: Jessica Hood, Martha Ansfield-Scrase,
Kevin Armstrong, Lindsay Warnock, Kathleen Nisbet, Ariel Martz-Oberlander,
Adam Olgui
Macheath faces the music (Photo by
Colin Beiers 2016) Left to Right: Jenny Andersen, zi paris, Kevin
Armstrong, and Jessica Hood
Featuring: Stephen Aberle, Jenny Andersen,
Martha Elisabeth Ansfield-Scrase, Kevin Armstrong, Jeff Hoffman,
Damon Jang, Danielle Lemon, Ariel Martz-Oberlander, Adam Olgui,
Kathleen Nisbet, zi paris, Katie Purych, Stephen Street, and Lindsay
Warnock.
Earle Peach Directing the band featuring:
Albert Klassen, Kirsten Daub, Johanna Hauser, and Lauren Ollsin.
Choreography: Anna Kuman Stage Manager:
Juliet Butler Lighting Design: Chengyan Boon Costume Design: Anne
Meeson Props: Jan Janovic
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Theatre In the Raw presented THE
THREEPENNY OPERA Book and Lyrics by BERTOLT BRECHT Music
by KURT WEILL for 10 performances from November 16th to the 27th
at Strathcona's THE RUSSIAN HALL (600 Campbell Ave).
THE THREEPENNY OPERA was presented through special arrangement
with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com
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