Alva Sound Art Studio Presents
The Story Orchestra
In an Original Production of
"The Story Brother Sun Sister Moon"
Featuring the Songs of
Donovan

Premiering Summer Solstice Friday June 21st and Saturday the 22nd
The Arlene Francis Center
99 (W) 6th St at the Corner of Wilson St Santa Rosa (bordering Railroad Square)
8pm $18 general and $15 students or seniors
(The Café’ at Arlene Francis will be including an Italian Dinner on their menu these evenings!)

and

Friday June 28th
The Subterranean Art House
2179 Bancroft Way (between Shattuck and Oxford) Berkeley
8pm $10 -$15 sliding scale

In this production, written by Nicholas Alva, the life of St. Francis of Assisi represents an individual’s profound realization of positive change. The story is presented in the form of a narrative collage of poetry, prose, music and dance. The goal of “The Story Orchestra is to revive existing works of art, and to perform them anew in a combined and varied context. In addition to the songs of Donovan “The Story Brother Sun Sister Moon” will include written works of art from India, Persia, the Middle East, the Gospels, Ancient and Medieval Europe, as well as contemporary and original works. Many of the texts from these various cultures were created during the time of St. Francis.

This will be a mostly non-amplified event of voice actors, singers, wind instruments, hand percussion, acoustic bass guitar and dancers. It will be an intimate performance in intimate venues, so seating will be limited. Tickets available at the door, but please RSVP either at
707-795-3545, or, [email protected], to assure a seat reservation. The website www.morningstarplay.com is being updated, and will soon feature information on the performers, text and production!

Donations for the production gladly accepted, though are not tax deductable.

In Joy, Enjoy