BrechtFest IV: the Works of Bertolt Brecht, the fourth annual New Orleans celebration of the writings of German poet and playwright Bertolt Brecht will take place on Monday February 6 and Tuesday February 7 at the Allways Lounge Twilight Room. Both shows are at 8:30pm. The performance of music spoken word and puppetry features Chris Beroes-Haigis, Sarah Brecht, David Buchbinder, Bremner Duthie, Gabrielle Fischler, Grace Kennedy, Karen Kunkel, Rebecca Leigh, Donald Lewis, Harry Mayronne, Stoo Odom, Susanne Ortner, Anna Laura Quinn, Stephanie Reed, David Symons, and Chris Wecklein.
The performers’ collective credits include Broadway Berliner Ensemble the original production of Anais Mitchell's Hadestown, Berliner Ensemble, Edinburgh Fringe and Provincetown Tennessee Williams Festival, as well as the Allways Lounge presentations of Brecht/Weill’s Happy End and The Threepenny Opera (co-produced with Cripple Creek Theatre); and the bands Obliquestra and The Salt Wives. The performance features the music of Weill, Eisler, Buchbinder, Symons, and Mayronne. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Innocence Project New Orleans.
WHAT: BrechtFest IV: Works of Bertolt Brecht a benefit for Innocence Project New Orleans
WHERE: The Twilight Room at the Allways Lounge 2240 St. Claude Ave in New Orleans
WHEN: Monday Feb 6 and Tuesday Feb 7.
Both shows at 8:30pm. Doors open at 8:00pm.
TICKETS: $30
Advance ticket sales at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5697774
or cash at the door.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA, United States