Early Buzz: Gertrude Stein’s SAINTS! – Location, Tickets, Reviews
One of the best things to come out of FringeNYC 2013, Gertrude Stein’s SAINTS! is thankfully coming back to a second run this summer at the Abrons Center.
An ode to American music, Gertrude Stein’s SAINTS! is a non-opera-esque rendition of Gertrude Stein’s unconventional librettos (yes, she wrote librettos!).
Stein wrote the repetitive, plot-less text as an experiment with language. In Gertrude Stein’s SAINTS!, it is arranged and adapted in tribute to every musical genre from rock to gospel and country to hip hop.
The young and talented performing ensemble is exceptional. They are charismatic, full of life, and fearless. Their beautiful harmonies packaged with elegant choreography and direction make this show an uplifting experience. It feels abstract, irrational, and transcendental, and we enjoyed every minute of it. It won an excellence award for overall musical at the conclusion of the 2013 FringeNYC Festival, and director Michelle Sutherland was awarded the excellence award for directing.
TICKETS
$20 (tickets will go on sale at a later, undisclosed date)
DATES
June 12 through June 29, 2014
LOCATION
The Abrons Arts Center
466 Grand Street
New York City
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RUNNING TIME
TBD
NEWS & REVIEWS
Past Reviews
FringeNYC 2013 production
NYTheatre
Gertrude Stein’s SAINTS! should be on everybody’s must-see list at FringeNYC 2013
Time Out
This irresistible young ensemble, pulsing with energy and expertise, comes together vibrantly
CAST & CREW
(partial list)
Librettos by Gertrude Stein
Adapted by the ensemble
Directed by Michelle Sutherland
Featuring Chante Adams, Deneé Benton, Veladya Chapman, Molly Griggs, Amanda Leigh Jerry, Johari Mackay, Mitch Marois, Jimmy Nicholas, Jordan Phillips, Carter Redwood, Kelsey Tarantino, Joe Ventricelli, Jacob Vine