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THE TRIUMPH OF F.A.U.V.E.L. - An Ass!
June 5-26, 2027
Dupont Underground - 19 Dupont Cir NW, Washington, D.C.
2640 Space - 2640 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD
Based on the Roman de Fauvel
New English Version and Text by Andrew Albin
Co-production with ALKEMIE
Nearly 1000 years ago an enigmatic work of poetry and music came into being that would ignite the imagination of centuries of writers and composers. The Roman de Fauvel is a vibrant political and social satire that sears the mind and soul as much today as it did in the time it was written. Hear the fantastical and farcical story of a jackass Fauvel, a donkey who takes his name from six of the deadly sins, who becomes king of the world in a dystopian wilderness of wonder and whimsy. In this new immersive version of the text, audiences will journey through a world of acrobats, puppets, song and dance, laughter and horror, moving through the performance and with action surrounding them throughout. Acclaimed scholar and poet Andrew Albin joins forces with one of America’s most audacious early music ensembles, ALKEMIE, for this site-specific Summer arts happening.
Featuring
Marvin Wayne Allen, Joshua Lucas, Luz Nicolas, Dawna Rae Warren, Mara Yaffee, and more.
Stage Direction: Timothy Nelson
Set/Costume/Puppet Design: Ksenya Litvak
