Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

Presented by Strathmore at Music Center at Strathmore, North Bethesda MD

Jun 28 - Jul 01, 2023

Octavia E. Butler's Parable of the Sower

Created by Toshi Reagon & Bernice Johnson Reagon Music & Lyrics by Toshi Reagon & Bernice Johnson Reagon Co-Directed by Signe V. Harriday & Eric Ting

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Parable of the Sower returns for an encore performance—a triumphant, mesmerizing display of power and beauty, illuminating deep insights on gender, race, and the future of human civilization. With music and lyrics by Toshi Reagon and Bernice Johnson Reagon, this compelling work gives life to Octavia E. Butler’s acclaimed, science fiction novel of the same name.

Fully staged, the opera brings together over 30 original anthems, drawn from 200 years of Black music, to recreate Butler’s

ADMISSION INFO

Open Captioning & American Sign Language Interpretation: the July 1 performance will feature open captions and an ASL interpreter. To reserve seats with the best view, please select the seats marked with a yellow "C" in the orchestra, or call the Ticket Office at 301.581.5100 for assistance.

Contact: (301) 581-5100

Email: strathmore@strathmore.org

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Jun 28, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Wed)
Jun 29, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Thu)
Jun 30, 2023 at 08:00 pm (Fri)
Jul 1, 2023 at 04:00 pm (Sat)

Additional time info:

Pre-Show Lectures June 28 & 29 TBA

Village June 30 & July 1 TBA

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

VIDEOS

Trailer

LOCATION

Music Center at Strathmore

5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852

PARKING INFO

For full parking information and directions, please visit www.strathmore.org/your-visit/directions-and-parking

Parking in the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro garage is $5.20 during the week and free on weekends. Strathmore is also accessible via Metro's Red Line, Grosvenor-Strathmore station.

Limited short-term parking also is available at specially marked meters along Tuckerman Lane, which do not require payment after 7pm.