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American Story: Empower

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Saturday, Feb. 7 7:30 PM Buy Tickets

Apollo Chamber Players

American Story: Empower

Sponsored by DatumSure and Terri & Thomas Kosten, Program Partner is The Frederick Douglass Family Initiative

We honor the life and legacy of Frederick Douglass and Booker T. Washington - contemporized by the living ancestor of both figures, Kenneth Morris, Jr. - through a collaborative commission for string quartet, vocal quartet and narrator by Emmy-winning Haitian composer Daniel Bernard Roumain. ​

Guest Artists:

Daniel Bernard Roumain, composer
​Kenneth Morris, narrator
Melanie Piché Miller, soprano
Natalie Broussard, alto
Wayne Ashley, tenor

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 at 7:30 PM

MATCHBOX 4

RUNTIME:
1 hour 40 minutes with no intermission

7:30 PM
Pre-show Talkback with the artists

8:00 PM
Concert

9:10 PM
Reception in Lobby

TICKETS:
General Admission Seating
$40 Regular
$10 Student/First Responder

Please note that each tickets are subject to a $5 service fee at checkout.

This performance is recommended for ages 7 and up.


PLAN YOUR VISIT TO MATCH

🎟️ BOX OFFICE & TICKETING 

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  • The Box Office opens 2 hours before curtain for Will Call and walk-up sales
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⏱️ BEFORE THE SHOW 

  • MATCH Concessions opens 1 hour prior to the start of each event. 
    Enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer, or snack before the show. 
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  • Seating typically opens 30 minutes prior to curtain. 
  • Please note: Some shows have a no late seating or re-entry after the performance has begun. Arrive early! 

🚗 LOCATION & PARKING: MATCH is located in Midtown Houston. Click here for directions and parking options, including garages and metered street parking.

🍽️ RESTAURANTS & BARS: Make it a night out! Click here for a curated list of nearby restaurants and bars within walking distance of MATCH.

 ACCESSIBILITY: MATCH is a fully accessible facility. For accessible seating or special assistance, please contact the box office in advance so we can help accommodate your needs. Click here to email the box office.