Angel in the Ashes- a melodrama with kazoos – Mar 27-Apr 13

ABOUT

Goodness triumphs over greed in this new melodrama based on Rossini’s “La Cenerentola.”  Prince Ramiro dresses in the clothing of a commoner to know his people better, and falls in love with Angelina, the innocent maid.  Despite the machinations of her cruel rivals, and with the help of an angel from the throne of God, she shows that forgiveness is more powerful than vengeance.  Magis brings this story to the 74A celebrating the history of La MaMa’s landmark building, first known as “Aschenbrödel Verein” (Cinderella’s Castle.)  Melodrama,  originally conceived to give room to feelings bigger than our daily world will allow, embodies this story with a full heart. Cheer the heroine!  Boo the villains!…and hum along with the kazoos!

CREDITS

Company bio:

Praised by the New York Times for its artistic skill and daring, Magis Theatre focuses on developing creative practice, providing opportunities for performance, and empowering underserved populations, recognizing the spiritual power of art to heal and transform lives.  Past shows at La MaMa include “Shakuntala” (2010) “*mark” (2014) and “Calderon’s Two Dreams”(2017) Artistic Director George Drance, artist-in-residence in the Theatre Department at Fordham University Lincoln Center,   has been a member of Ellen Stewart’s “Great Jones Repertory” since 1996, and is a team member of “The Trojan Women Project.” He was last seen in the 2023 revival of “Medea,” and also performs with Virlana Tkacz’s “Yara Arts Group.”

Directed by George Drance

Musical Direction by Ignacio Ojeda Romero

Set Design:  Mark Tambella

Costume Design: Siena Zoe Allen

Lighting Design: Federico Restrepo