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I Was Looking At the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky archive

Seven very different young individuals each with a dilemma; from a black guy just out of jail and ready to make a new start to an anchorwoman for a local TV station. Each one is forced to look at themselves again when an earthquake strikes. This stunning piece of musical theatre uses jazz, rock and soul themes and comes from America's most performed living composer, John Adams. Set in Los Angeles, it has parallels with any city and its music speaks to all ages and cultures.

Creatives/Company

Music: John Adams
Lyrics: June Jordan
Company(s): Southwark Playhouse, Modern Music Theatre Troupe
Director(s): Caroline Sharman, John Janssen (music)
Design: Jeanette Pritchard
Producer: Juliet Alderdice

I Was Looking At the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky

I Was Looking At the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky (Musical) production archive for QTIX code T01290854063. Details of all I Was Looking At the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S0885780789

Archive Listings

14 May 00	Gardner Arts Centre Brighton, East Sussex Performance Details => Venue archive
11 Apr 00	Anvil Arts Basingstoke, Hampshire Performance Details => Venue archive
30 Mar 00	Corn Exchange Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Performance Details => Venue archive
8 Mar 00	Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive
2 Mar 00 to 4 Mar 00	Royal Opera House West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive

Reviews

The Daily Telegraph: 11Jan01:
The score embraces rock, blues, gospel and funk in a vivid and brilliant sound-world. Modern Music Theatre Troupe s version is enthusiastic and good natured. Why is this production touring theatres? In community halls, schools and prisons, it would have a stronger impact and reach the audiences for which it was honourably intended.

User Reviews

The Daily Telegraph (11Jan01): The score embraces rock, blues, gospel and funk in a vivid and brilliant sound-world. Modern Music Theatre Troupe s version is enthusiastic and good natured. Why is this production touring theatres? In community halls, schools and prisons, it would have a stronger impact and reach the audiences for which it was honourably intended.

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