Vienna, 1828. Composer Franz Schubert is dying, but not without throwing one last party. Re-introducing himself as an Aquarius, tea-spiller, and musical genius, he recollects the life of an artist in post-Napoleonic Vienna under Metternich, where anything erotic, foreign, or new is treated as a political threat. Souvenirs from the Orient become portals to imagined queer histories through piano performance, puppetry, and scandalous reminiscence, recasting Schubert as history’s unwritten rice queen. Schubert Was a Rice Queen is an immersive solo show that blends cabaret, puppet fantasia, and live recital, featuring some of Schubert’s most beloved works, from his piano sonatas and impromptus to Lieder such as Erlkönig and Ständchen. Theaterlab invites you to join Jeremy Rafal as he develops his never before seen work, Schubert Was a Rice Queen.
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The audience will be interacted with as they become part of Schubert's fever-dream
Ages: All ages
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New York’s home for performance innovation since 2006, Theaterlab is a not-for-profit arts organization in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, dedicated to supporting NYC’s most daring artists and culture workers. Under the leadership of Founding Artistic Director Orietta Crispino and Managing Director Andy Lynn, Theaterlab creates essential space for artistic risk, serving as both an incubator for new work and a vibrant gathering place for audiences seeking transformative experiences.