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Urban Arias presents: Photo-Op

UrbanArias presents Photo-Op, a 60-minute opera about the absurdity of modern presidential politics. All of the obligatory campaign events are included: stump speeches, rope lines, debates, sound bites, and, of course, photo-ops – but James Siena’s text reduces them to the absurd, taking familiar “politician-speak” and turning it on its head. Photo-Op is by the same composer as UrbanArias’ hit Positions 1956 – Cummings’ minimalist-influenced score is hard-hitting but harmonious. Photo-Op received a three week Off-Broadway run in the 90’s, and is as relevant in this election season as it was then. UrbanArias’ new production, directed by Alan Paul of The Shakespeare Theatre, and choreographed by Lucy Bowen McCauley, is a DC-area premiere.

If you liked Positions 1956, you will love Photo-Op – and if you enjoyed The Filthy Habit, Photo-Op is brought to you be the same director-choreographer-conductor team!

Photo-Op is unamplified, and features an orchestra of four.

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Starring

Laurie Williamson, soprano

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and Michael Mayes, baritone

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