"The Wild Party"
Fall Show ~ November 15-18, 2006
The Drama Society would like to extend a hearty "Thank You" to all of those who came out to watch is in "The Wild Party!" We're happy to report that the show was a great success and sold out every night of performance. Stay tuned for pictures, coming soon!
Showtimes
Where: John Chipman Gray Room (next to Ropes Gray on Pound 3)
When:
November 15, 2006 (W), 8 pm - Dress Rehearsal Preview Show
November 16, 2006 (Th), 8 pm
November 17, 2006 (F), 8 pm
November 18, 2006 (Sat), 7 pm
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The Team
Producers: Caroline Barnard (cbarnard@law.harvard.edu) and Brian Schroeder (bschroeder@law.harvard.edu)
Director: David Joffe (dajoffe@law.harvard.edu)
Music Directors: Giselle Woo (gwoo@law.harvard.edu) and Mark Maher (mmaher@law.harvard.edu)
Choreographer: Pam Mueller (pmueller@law.harvard.edu)
About the Show
Description:
Adapted from a book-length poem written in and about the Roaring Twenties, THE WILD PARTY tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment shared by Queenie and Burrs, a vaudeville dancer and a vaudeville clown. In a relationship marked by vicious behavior and recklessness (mirroring the time in which they live), they decide to throw a party to end all parties.
As the guests arrive, we meet an assortment of people living on the edge. Queenie and Burrs set out to make each other jealous, but Queenie begins to fall in love with her conquest named Mr. Black. After a long night of decadence, Burrs' jealousy erupts and he comes to a violent end at Mr. Black's hand. In the stark light of a new day, Queenie moves out into a brighter world, although not necessarily a brighter future, leaving the passed-out revelers in her wake.
An award-winning score by Andrew Lippa provides excitement and drive for this tale of passions out of control. Capturing the sound of a bygone era with a nod to the present one, he makes us realize that moral decadence is not only limited to our past.
Book, Music, and Lyrics: Andrew Lippa
Related Links:
http://www.andrewlippa.com/thewildparty.htm
http://www.mtishows.com/show_home.asp?ID=000234