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CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS

Margaret Garner

Dates: November 1-9, 2008
Times: Nov 1 at 7:30 pm, Nov 2 at 3 pm (gala performance), Nov 6 at 7 pm, Nov 8 at 7:30 pm, Nov 9 at 3 pm
Price: $150, $120, $85, $55, $40

Chicago Debut!

Starring Denyce Graves and Tracie Luck

(Run time 2 hours, 45 minutes)

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, in association with Michigan Opera Theatre, proudly presents Margaret Garner, a new American opera in two acts based on one of the most significant fugitive slave stories in pre-Civil War America.

The production marks the Chicago debut of this controversial and acclaimed work, and the return of grand opera to the Auditorium Theatre. Although originally built as an opera house, the Auditorium has not hosted an opera in many years.

Librettist Toni Morrison weaves the epic story of Margaret Garner’s decision in 1856 to flee with her children to Ohio in an attempt to escape their lives as slaves at Kentucky’s Maplewood Farm. Upon facing recapture, Garner made the chilling decision to attempt to kill herself and her two children, rather than see them return to the bonds of slavery.

Margaret Garner’s trial became the longest fugitive slave case of this era. An intense national debate – over whether Garner should be tried for murder or “destruction of property” – directly and blatantly addressed critical questions at the core of the causes of the Civil War and captivated the nation.

Libretto by Toni Morrison
Composed by Richard Danielpour
Directed by Kenny Leon
Conducted by Stefan Lano

FOUR EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Online:
Phone: 312.902.1500
In person: Auditorium Box Office, 50 E. Congress Parkway (open Monday-Friday noon-6pm)
Groups 10+/Subscription: 312.431.2357

Visit margaretgarnerchicago.org to learn more!

Download a Margaret Garner brochure.

WHEN:

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.*

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.* - Gala performance

Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.**

Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.**

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.**

Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.: Dress rehearsal open to student groups, grades 8-12 and college/university ($10 per student). Call 312.431.2357 for information.

* featuring Denyce Graves

**featuring Tracie Luck

(performer schedule subject to change)

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	CURRENT AND UPCOMING EVENTS Margaret Garner Dates: November 1-9, 2008 Times: Nov 1 at 7:30 pm, Nov 2 at 3 pm (gala performance), Nov 6 at 7 pm, Nov 8 at 7:30 pm, Nov 9 at 3 pm Price: $150, $120, $85, $55, $40 Chicago Debut! Starring Denyce Graves and Tracie Luck (Run time 2 hours, 45 minutes) The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University, in association with Michigan Opera Theatre, proudly presents *Margaret Garner, a new American opera in two acts based on one of the most significant fugitive slave stories in pre-Civil War America. The production marks the Chicago debut of this controversial and acclaimed work, and the return of grand opera to the Auditorium Theatre. Although originally built as an opera house, the Auditorium has not hosted an opera in many years. Librettist Toni Morrison* weaves the epic story of Margaret Garner’s decision in 1856 to flee with her children to Ohio in an attempt to escape their lives as slaves at Kentucky’s Maplewood Farm. Upon facing recapture, Garner made the chilling decision to attempt to kill herself and her two children, rather than see them return to the bonds of slavery. Margaret Garner’s trial became the longest fugitive slave case of this era. An intense national debate – over whether Garner should be tried for murder or “destruction of property” – directly and blatantly addressed critical questions at the core of the causes of the Civil War and captivated the nation. Libretto by Toni Morrison Composed by Richard Danielpour Directed by Kenny Leon Conducted by Stefan Lano FOUR EASY WAYS TO PURCHASE TICKETS: Online: Phone: 312.902.1500 In person: Auditorium Box Office, 50 E. Congress Parkway (open Monday-Friday noon-6pm) Groups 10+/Subscription: 312.431.2357 Visit margaretgarnerchicago.org to learn more! Download a Margaret Garner brochure. WHEN: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.* Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.* - Gala performance Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.** Friday, Oct. 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.: Dress rehearsal open to student groups, grades 8-12 and college/university ($10 per student). Call 312.431.2357 for information. * featuring Denyce Graves **featuring Tracie Luck (performer schedule subject to change) back