The Buried Life

a cabaret//a gathering//a soiree
arrangements by Damien Figueras
text & stories by Matthew Arnold & The Ensemble
direction by Randi Alexis Hickey
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"But often, in the world's most crowded streets, 
But often, in the din of strife, 
There rises an unspeakable desire 
After the knowledge of our buried life;........”

This piece calls upon the ensemble to celebrate how fucked//joyful it is to be continuously growing up, through songs & first person storytelling. It’s a secret party in the woods with drinking, merrymaking, and no-bullshit conversations. This piece is a concert style production that draws on text from the Matthew Arnold poem of the same name. It's a return to the sacred feeling of stories around a campfire that connect us to our lineage. to time. to the present moment. 

Collaborators

Ensemble: Sidney Shaulis, Jenna Kuerzi, Jenny Fernandez, Hanna Gaffney, Bayla Rubin, Donnie Grimm, Kaitlin Healy
Band: Olivia Duvall (Violin), John McDermott (Guitar), Damien Figueras (Keyboard)
Creative Team: Randi Alexis Hickey (Direction), Damien Figueras (Music Direction & Arrangements), Christian Ortiz (Stage Management & Scenic Design), Abby Schlackman (Lighting Design), Cass Meehan (Costume Design & Photography), Sara Marinich (Poster Design)