Ars Nova, a company known for experimentation, under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Jason Eagan and Managing Director Renee Blinkwolt, announces the world premiere commission of Oratorio for Living Things by Obie Award-winner and 2015 and 2016 Ars Nova resident artist Heather Christian. Directed by Obie Award-winner Lee Sunday Evans, the event fuses music and theater, surrounding the audience with 18 singers and instrumentalists. Oratorio for Living Things runs March 10–April 12, 2020, at Ars Nova at Greenwich House (27 Barrow Street, Manhattan) with a press opening on March 30.
In this world premiere, Heather Christian imbues the classical oratorio with blues, gospel, jazz and soul. Both otherworldly and intimate, Oratorio for Living Things reflects on the mystery of human experience, set against the vast scope of cosmic time. The 18-member ensemble cast for Oratorio for Living Things includes Ryan Amador, Christian Brailsford, Kirstyn Cae Ballard, Fraser A. Campbell, Laura Dadap, Sean Donovan, Carla Duren, Ashley Pérez Flanagan, Brian Flores, Odetta Hartman, Barrie Lobo McLain, Ben Moss, Onyie Nwachukwu, Gerianne Pérez, Mona Seyed-Bolorforosh, Sam Weber, Alan Wiggins and Peter Wise.
Oratorio for Living Things is produced in association with Rosalind Productions Inc.
Tickets, starting at $35, are currently on sale at arsnovanyc.com and by calling 212-352-3101
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