Experience the emotional depth of Byron Au Yong and Aaron Jafferis’ Stuck Elevator, a poignant contemporary opera.
Stuck Elevator is based on the dramatic true story of an immigrant delivery man trapped in an elevator for 81 hours. Through a blend of music, spoken word, and multimedia, the opera vividly portrays the psychological and emotional toll of confinement, while also touching on themes of immigration, cultural identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream. A co-production with River & Rail Theatre Company, this opera promises to deliver a unique and impactful theatrical experience.
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Where: Old City Performing Arts Center
When: May 14, 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM & May 18 at 2:30 PM
Tickets start at $25
This project is being supported in whole or in part by federal award number 21.027 awarded to Knox County by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Arts & Culture Alliance.This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.Meet the Cast
Judith Yan
Conductor
Keturah Stickann
Stage Director
Allan Palacios Chan
Andre Chiang
Helen Zhibing Huang
Luis Alejandro Orozoco
Paul Chwe Minchul An
Guang:
Wang Yue:
Ming:
Marco:
Zhong Yi:
