Double Edge Theatre Second Stage

The Unanswered Question

An original performance inspired by
the music of Charles Ives

Conceived and Directed by Brian Fairley

Scenic and Costume design by Michal Kuriata

Double Edge Theatre, the innovative ensemble based in Ashfield, MA, continues its tradition of fostering the work of emerging theatre artists with a new Second Stage performance, The Unanswered Question, directed by Brian Fairley, and created in collaboration with an ensemble of resident artists and apprentices. Join the Double Edge Second Stage Ensemble for this rare chance to see the vibrant new work of the next generation of artists, trained in Double Edge’s unique method of intense physicality, musicality, imagery, and story.

Charles Ives (1874-1954) was born in Danbury, Connecticut, and throughout his life and career as a composer kept close to his New England roots. In his music, Ives makes use of the melodies he heard in his youth – marching-band tunes, patriotic songs, sentimental ballads and church hymns – manipulating them and filtering them through experiments in harmony and rhythm that have no parallel for an American composer of his time, and anticipated later developments in the European avant-garde. His music was seen as odd or unplayable by the musical establishment, and most of it was not published until many years after he wrote it, when adventurous musicians began to bring the public’s attention to this American original.

Open training following the performance. For more information:

    (413) 628 0277
    www.doubleedgetheatre.org
    office@doubleedgetheatre.org


Sunday, May 4, 6pm
Tickets: Free (suggested donation)
Reservations required. Call 617.242.3285