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The Alluvium Group Presents HAPPINESS, Beginning 10/5

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The Alluvium Group, in association with Oracle Productions, will present HAPPINESS: THE PURSUIT & OTHER TRAGEDIES. This world premiere musical parable is brought to life by seven performers and a live band through Oracle B*Sides, a department at Oracle that gives more artists the opportunity to produce free art in Public Access Theatre. HAPPINESS opens October 5, and runs through October 19. Performances at Oracle Theatre are Thursdays through Saturdays at 8PM, Sundays at 5PM. There is a special performance Wednesday, October 17 at 8PM.  Press are invited to attend a Press Opening on Thursday, October 4 or any subsequent performances.

Admission is free through Oracle’s Public Access Theatre. Seats are sponsored by theforty4, and Oracle’s season sponsor is Salvi, Shostock & Pritchard P.C. Reservations strongly recommended.

HAPPINESS tells the tale of  Proteus, an everyman, who journeys through a fantastical and dangerous dream world in search of  everlasting happiness. Original music composed by James Manno. HAPPINESS is directed by Tony Santiago, and the cast will also work with Janet B. Rodgers.

 

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