February 18th, 2020 - 1:00 pm
THE METROPOLITAN OPERA: LIVE IN HD “PORGY & BESS” Opening at the Cinema Art Theater
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is proud to present the Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD broadcast of The Gershwin’s modern American masterpiece “Porgy and Bess” on Tue, Feb 18 at 1 pm. Please note that screenings are held at the Cinema Art Theater and will be shown as a recorded presentation after being filmed live.
Set in the 1930’s, this stylish production transports audiences to Catfish Row on the Charleston waterfront. “Porgy and Bess” centers on the tragic love story of the cripple beggar Porgy and beautiful Bess, who longs to turn away from her former life as a prostitute and cocaine addict. After a murder, Bess’ abusive partner Crown flees, leaving her at the mercy of a disapproving community and tempted by the seductive drug dealer Sporting Life. Bess strikes up an unlikely relationship with Porgy and gradually finds acceptance on Catfish Row - until a hurricane and the return of Crown change everyone’s lives forever.
David Robertson conducts a dynamic cast, featuring the sympathetic duo of Eric Owens and Angel Blue in the title roles and an all-star ensemble that includes Janai Brugger, Latonia Moore, Denyce Graves, Frederick Ballentine, Alfred Walker, and Donovan Singletary. [Sung in English. Director James Robinson’s stylish production transports audiences to a setting that is vibrant with music, dancing, emotion, and the heartbreak of its inhabitants.
[Sung in English. Run time approximately 3 hours, 30 minutes, including one intermission.]
In addition to the opera performance, the Live in HD series features Met opera stars conducting live interviews with cast and/or various production crew members while showing behind-the-scene workings. This production is the sixth in The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD series for the 2019 -20 season.
Admission for The Met: Live in HD broadcasts is $25 for adults; $22 for RBFS members, Met members, and seniors (65+); $15 for students (with ID) and children (12 and under). Customers are encouraged to purchase tickets online. If seats are available, tickets can be purchased at the theater 30 minutes before the screening.
The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts and providing education, cultural enrichment, and opportunities for engagement for our diverse communities and audiences. The Film Society sponsors ongoing screenings, special events, and the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival (Nov 5 – 15, 2020). Having met all the requirements for best practices in nonprofit management, the Rehoboth Beach Film Society is accredited by the Standards for Excellence Institute®. The Film Society is funded, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on DelawareScene.com. For more information on this series, other events, or to become a member, visit the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at rehobothfilm.com or call 302-645-9095.