the world premiere of a new chamber opera by Laura Schwendinger, with a libretto by Ginger Strand. Directed by Ken McLaughlin
“ I wanted to create a new form of art, an art completely irrelevant to the usual theories… ” - Loië Fuller, 1914
Turn-of-the-century Paris was a hotbed of artistic innovation, and cabarets were the furnaces where this innovation was forged. It was here that poets, musicians, painters and bohemians of all sorts rubbed shoulders and laid the groundwork for the expressionist, abstract and modernist movements that continue to shape our culture today. And it was here that an American-born dancer, choreographer and light designer dazzled audiences, inspired artists from Toulouse-Lautrec to Yeats, and redefined modern dance, only to be largely forgotten in the decades that followed. This spring, Musiqa and Stages proudly shine an overdue spotlight on pioneering artist Loie Fuller with the world premiere of a new chamber opera by renowned composer Laura Schwendinger.Read more
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WHY PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN?
Musiqa and Stages believe in making our work available to everyone, regardless of how much they can afford to pay. We suggest a $35 ticket price if you aren’t sure what choice to make. But here’s a little more about the other possibilities:
- MORE THAN $35
If our whole audience paid the suggested rate, it still wouldn’t offset the cost of paying artists, composers and designers to make this production happen. But if you pay more, you’ll help us pay those people PLUS make it possible for a student, artist or any other audience members with less financial means to see the show too. - LESS THAN $35
We want you to come to our shows, whether you can afford the suggested rate or not. Just choose one of the lower options that best fits your budget. Don’t see a rate that works for you? Call the box office to reserve by phone: (713) 521-4533.
TICKET/PERFORMANCE INFORMATION
- All tickets are Pay-What-You-Can
- Seating is general admission.
- Wheelchair accessible seating is available.
- Lobby and seating open 30 minutes prior to curtain time.
- The estimated run time is 1 hour with no intermission.
- Latecomers will be seated at suitable breaks in the performance.
- This event is suitable for all ages.
- Each ticket is subject to a $2 handling fee at checkout.
- All sales are final. There are no cancellation or refunds. To reach the box office, call (713) 521-4533 or email boxoffice@matchouston.org.
SAFETY @ the MATCH
Please note the following safety guidelines for you visit to MATCH:
- PLEASE NOTE: Musiqa & Stages strongly recommend that all guests, regardless of vaccination status, wear a mask while inside the lobby and theater.
- All theaters are disinfected before each performance.
- MATCH has made hand sanitizer and disposable masks available in each of our theater lobbies.
- Food and beverages will not be allowed inside the theatre spaces.
- If you are not feeling well, please stay home.
- These precautions are subject to change depending on the public health guidelines