Événement

Fragile Explosion: Nina Simone A Celebration of a Life of Genius

Presented by Passing the Torch Through the Arts in collaboration with the Rosendale Theatre

We trace the life of this classically trained virtuoso, who became a pop star and celebrity in the 1960s. Then upended her career because of her belief in human rights and was a key player in the civil rights movement. We follow Nina from her dirt road in Tryon, North Carolina to international stardom. Her success and her personal failures, her struggles and triumph over mental illness.

This new musical is a play within a concert (like a jelly donut). With 11 great Nina Simone hits and a 30 minute intense drama encapsulated within the music.

This is a 90 minute explosion of music, with one of the Hudson Valleys finest 3 piece Jazz ensembles featuring Joe Tranchina. Also featuring two amazing Dancer/choreographers, Natalie Hopson and Jhanai Alexis. It has great drama, comedy, music and dance making it one of the ultimate theater entertainment values. You will leave the theater exhilarated, inspired, joyful and full of hope over the resilience of the human spirit.

Directed by Richard Rizzo.
Play by Michael Monasterial.
Stars:
Evelyn Clarke as Nina Simone
Marlene Merrit also as Nina
Maya Monasterial
Eva Barrows
Sebastien Leroy
Michael Monasterial

Fragile Explosion: Nina Simone A Celebration of a Life of Genius | Friday 5/11 & Saturday 5/12 | 7:00 pm | Tickets $25 at the door/$15 students | 1hr30min