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Event Series Event Series: THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)

THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)

December 14 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

A.J. Fletcher Opera Theater
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:30PM
Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 7:30PM
Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00PM

THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

OVERVIEW

Starring acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves! North Carolina-born trailblazer Mary Cardwell Dawson founded the
National Negro Opera Company in the mid-20th century, creating unprecedented opportunities for Black artists and audiences across America. One evening in 1943, the company is scheduled to perform Carmen on a floating barge on the Potomac River. When inclement weather threatens to force the performance into a segregated hall, Mary must navigate the raging storms to ensure the show goes on.
Written by Mark Twain
Award-winning playwright, Sandra Seaton, the play features  selections from the repertory of the National Negro
Opera Company including Bizet’s CARMEN, and original music from Grammy-nominated composer Carlos Simon.

MORE INFO

  • College student tickets are $15 and can be purchased online, or by calling the NCO Box Office at 919.792.3853. A valid student ID
    must be presented at will-call to pick up tickets. Limit of 2 tickets per ID.
  • Subscribers: log in to your NCO Account Manager to purchase tickets with your subscriber discount and enjoy waived handling fees, or contact the Box Office at 919.792.3853.
  • Groups 10+ save on tickets: call the Box Office at 919.792.3853 to book your group now.
  • Saturday, December 14th is HBCU Night at the Opera! We encourage you to wear school colors, Greek letters, and show your
    HBCU pride.
  • A post-show discussion with
    The Denyce Graves Foundation will follow the Saturday evening performance. This event is free for Saturday night ticketholders. Please plan to stay after the performance and join us for this engaging conversation.

QUESTIONS? We’re here to help! Call the Box Office at 919.792.3853.

Details

Date:
December 14
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Series:
THE PASSION OF MARY CARDWELL DAWSON (Simon/Seaton)
Website:
https://ncopera.org/2024-2025-season/mary-cardwell-dawson/

Organizer

North Carolina Opera
Phone
919-792-3853
Email
boxoffice@ncopera.org
View Organizer Website

Venue

AJ Fletcher Theater, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
2 E South Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States + Google Map
Phone
919-664-8333

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