Friday, October 22, 2010

America Tropical Offers Free Performance

America Tropical

America Tropical, an opera that traces L.A.’s history from the 1780s to the 1990, is offering a free performance at USC on Saturday, October 23rd at 3:00 pm. (Parkside Restaurant, 3771 S. McClintock Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089) Attendance is limited to 150.

Written by playwright Oliver Mayer and composer David Conte, the title comes from the 1932 mural by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros "La America Tropical" depicting a crucified Native American, that generated a great deal of controversy when it was first unveiled.

There is also a performance tonight Friday, October 22 at 7:00 pm at Pico House, (which includes a cocktail reception), 430 N. Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Tickets are $35 per person, $20 for students (current student ID must be presented) and attendance is limited to 125 people.

Sunday’s 7:00 pm performance at Autry National Center is currently sold out.

The cast of America Tropical features Adrian Rosales, Abram St. Amand-Poliakoff, Marisa Johnson, Ashley Faatoalia, Nick Volkert, Michael Bannett, Andrew Pardini, and Quinn Middleman.

Creative team includes: Nathan Singh (director), Ryan Zwahlen (musical director), Rose-Yvonne Colletta (stage manger) and Jeanette Louise Yaryan (Répétiteur).

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