I SING THE RISING SEA
SEPTEMBER 13 - OCTOBER 9
ODU'S GOODE THEATRE
Book, Music, & Lyrics by ERIC SCHORR
This musical by the coauthor of Frog Kiss tells a sweeping story that flows through generations and across continents—from the shores of Virginia to Japan and Antarctica. Scientists, soldiers, poets, and lovers strive to understand and master the power of the oceans that connect us all. In collaboration with ODURep, this newest installment of the American Soil Series is an original and timely work for musical theatre that captures the urgency of one of humanity's most overwhelming challenges—to survive the rising sea.
"...It’s the kind of adventure that live theater should be." - Mal Vincent, The Virginian-Pilot
Funded in part by The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project.
There will not be a bar or concessions available at the Goode Theatre.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
"...sheer magic...brilliant, absolutely brilliant." — M.D. Ridge, WHRO
"...It’s the kind of adventure that live theater should be." — Mal Vincent, The Virginian-Pilot
"I really enjoyed everything about the show. The set and projections were out of this world!”
"A GREAT way to begin our season at Virginia Stage!"
"I've been coming to Virginia Stage for fifteen years now and this musical was by far one of the top five I have seen."
"The entire cast of this show worked so well together. I felt like they have been doing this show for years! Excellent!"
"If you’re a resident of this area, you NEED to see this production. It is a wonderful piece of our history in Virginia."
"I've lived here for forty years and have never seen something this clever to explain water rise and the history of our state."
"The costumes and set were just fabulous. So much color and vibrancy!"
"It is a beautifully crafted and written play. The actors connected with the audience and performed so well to bring the story to life."
BEHIND THE SCENES...
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To give you some insight into Martha Goode's sound design process and the challenges she faced for I Sing the Rising Sea, here's our interview with her.