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A World Premiere: "There's Beauty In the Beast"
***Recommended by the Austin Chronicle!***
One Ounce Opera Presents the world premiere of "There's Beauty In the Beast," just in time for Halloween.
Created and directed by Michael Nesline with musical direction and realizations by Steve Saugey -- two original founders of Austin's famous "Esther's Follies" -- this one-of-a-kind transgender tale of love, betrayal, and Frankenstein is comic in tone and sincere in its aspirations. The 45 minute, three act operetta will be performed alongside special opening acts in the intimate, cabaret-like space of a private Central Austin home.
Starring One Ounce Opera Members Lara Britton, Daniel Cohen, Andy Fleming, Angela Irving, and Patrick Wright.
Six performances. Friday, October 23 + 30 at 7pm. Saturday, October 24 + 31 at 7 and 9:30pm*. Only 40 seats available for each performance. Enjoy special pre-show acts, complimentary beverages for those below and above 21, and stuff to munch. Don't miss out!
*Sales have been suspended for Saturday, October 24th, 9:30pm only: OOO is thrilled to designate this performance as an LGTBQ Youth Alliance show! FREE! No ticket required for LGBTQ youth and their supporters and friends. An informal meet and greet immediately follows the show. Find out more here: http://oneounceopera.com/?p=1809
*Saturday, October 31st, 9:30pm show only. FINAL SHOW HALLOWEEN AND CAST PARTY! Get down with the One Ounce artists and creators of "There's Beauty In the Beast." Special private live band performance and other goodies included.
Synopsis: Dr. Frankenstein, with Egor's assistance, is in the last stages of completing his Creature and is exultant. Madam Frankenstein, appalled upon discovering the nature of her husband's work, realizes she has lost his love and affection. Meanwhile, Igor and Lazee Suzanne, the housekeeper, discover they have some very important things in common, especially when it comes to feeling comfortable in their own skin; Igor wonders if the doctor's"brain wave" machine might be the answer to their dilemma. Mrs. Frankenstein, lovelorn at the loss of her husband's affection, considers a different use for the device, one with slightly different results. Mayhem (and a little bit of murder!) results, but in the end, love is revived and everyone lives happily - if somewhat differently - ever after!
This production is sponsored in part by Classical 89.5 KMFA. One Ounce Opera is a sponsored project of the Austin Creative Alliance. Find out more by visiting www.oneounceopera.com.
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LocationPrivate Home in Central Austin
918 E. 40th Street (apt no. withheld - look for signs when you arrive!)
Austin, TX 78751
United States
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