POIGNANT, CONTEMPORARY, AND FULL OF EMOTIONAL DEPTH
This stranger-than-fiction opera from Byron Au Yong and Aaron Jafferis 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, Stuck Elevator vividly portrays the psychological and emotional toll of confinement, while also addressing themes of immigration, cultural identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream. This co-production with River & Rail Theatre Company promises to deliver a unique and impactful theatrical experience at the Old City Performing Arts Center.
Tickets start at just $35.
Special tickets are available for grade school students — check out Penny4Arts here.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
7:30 PM
FRIDAY, MAY 16
7:30 PM
SATURDAY, MAY 17
7:30 PM
SUNDAY, MAY 18"
2:30 PM
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.HELPFUL INFO
Directions to the Old City Performing Arts Center can be found here. For the easiest access to the theater, we recommend using the Jackson Avenue Parking Lot.
Questions about what to expect when attending the opera? Check out of FAQ here!
MEET THE CAST
Judith Yan
Conductor
Keturah Stickann
Stage Director
Allan Palacios Chan
Guang
Andre Chiang
Wang Yue
Helen Zhibing Huang
Ming
Luis Alejandro Orozco
Marco
Paul Chwe Minchul An
Zhong Yi
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