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iris lord . . . 12 Famous Men . . . a new spoken word opera
January 25, 2001 - 8:00 p.m. - $8.00 cover at the Knitting Factory Hollywood 7021 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0204
Iris Lord's new spoken word opera 12 Famous Men . . . true stories about legendary figures . . . the journey of the artist . . . Iris Lord New York City theater...off-off-broadway...underground ....avant-garde music...encounters with actors and musicians who later became celebrities...performed with live music ....spoken word story...acted out in silent resonance.
CONTACT: Lord Patty Productions (323) 874-4643 http://www.irislord.com
Over the past twenty-five years, Iris Lord has been an inspiration to the vivacious Manhattan underground music and performance art scene. Beginning with her first jazz opera, Death, Life and Patience, directed by Ornette Coleman at Town Hall in New York, Iris performed in many NYC venues such as Hurrah's, Village Gate, Symphony Space, and the NY Knitting Factory. She also produced many influential concerts and has collaborated with such luminaries as Philip Glass, Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, James “Blood" Ulmer, poet Ira Cohen, and Living Theater founder JudithMalina.
iris lord . . . 12 Famous Men . . . a new spoken word opera
January 25, 2001 - 8:00 p.m. - $8.00 cover at the Knitting Factory Hollywood 7021 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0204
Iris Lord's new spoken word opera 12 Famous Men . . . true stories about legendary figures . . . the journey of the artist . . . Iris Lord New York City theater...off-off-broadway...underground ....avant-garde music...encounters with actors and musicians who later became celebrities...performed with live music ....spoken word story...acted out in silent resonance.
CONTACT: Lord Patty Productions (323) 874-4643 http://www.irislord.com
Over the past twenty-five years, Iris Lord has been an inspiration to the vivacious Manhattan underground music and performance art scene. Beginning with her first jazz opera, Death, Life and Patience, directed by Ornette Coleman at Town Hall in New York, Iris performed in many NYC venues such as Hurrah's, Village Gate, Symphony Space, and the NY Knitting Factory. She also produced many influential concerts and has collaborated with such luminaries as Philip Glass, Cecil Taylor, Ornette Coleman, James “Blood" Ulmer, poet Ira Cohen, and Living Theater founder JudithMalina.
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