Arts & Entertainment
New theater joint project features original music
‘Vanek Unleashed’ is new work by local composer
Maurice Saylor (Photo courtesy of Saylor)
“The Václav Havel Project,” a musical theater double bill production of Czech play “Unveiling” and its new companion piece “Vanek Unleashed,” opens at Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Va.) on Wednesday with performances at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
“Vanek Unleashed” is co-created by local gay composer Maurice Saylor and Susan Galbraith. Saylor specializes in vocal, chamber and silent film music. The Wednesday and Thursday performances will be accompanied by live music from the Snark Ensemble, a photography exhibit. A post-performance discussion will also be held.
The show runs through May 18. Tickets range from $20-30. For more details, visit artisphere.com.
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(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)
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(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
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