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America Tropical

In 1932, Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros came to Los Angeles and painted the mural known as La América Tropical. Its subject matter was so controversial that its central image of a crucified Indian was painted out, effectively silenced. Join us for a performance of America Tropical, an opera by playwright Oliver Mayer and composer David Conte that was inspired by Siqueiros’s story. Exploring themes of economic and political inequality, the opera follows Siqueiros as he paints and tells the tumultuous tale of the history of Los Angeles, from its founding in 1781 to the 1992 insurrection. His creation also comes to life with its own voice, opinions and hopes—just as the image in the actual mural has begun to ghost through, refusing to be silenced.

The opera will be directed by Nathan Singh and performed by USC students, with music by the Definiens Project.
Organized by Oliver Mayer (Theatre). Co-sponsored by the Chamber Opera of USC and Residential Education.

For further information on this event:
visionsandvoices@usc.edu

Location: Parkside Restaurant

Audiences: Everyone Is Invited

Contact: Daria Yudacufski