April 8, 2016, Friday - Elijah in the Wadi – the Seed of Conflict at Illusion Theater (3 nights)

Schedule:
 April 8 9:00pm
 April 9 7:30pm
 April 10 9:00pm

Location: The Illusion Theater, at The Cowles Center, 528 Hennepin Avenue

Elijah in the Wadi – the Seed of Conflict at the Right Here Showcase

Tickets Admission is through a Suggested Donation of $10-$30.

Elijah in the Wadi is part of the The Right Here Showcase, a new bi-annual juried mini-festival showcasing Minnesota-based mid-career contemporary performing artists, running April 1- 10 at the Illusion Theater.

Craig Harris’ latest multimedia dramatic work Elijah in the Wadi – the Seed of Conflict explores the character, stories and life of the Prophet Elijah, and focuses on Elijah’s personal experience as an individual dealing with issues of responsibility and isolation. Harris’ work resides between the poetic and narrative realms, integrating original music, evocative soundscapes, immersive visual projection, movement and acting.

The Prophet Elijah is a witness, and an activist. His stories have an epic quality, while preserving the highly personal relationships that he has with people from all walks of life. He speaks truth to power, has a deep connection to his people, and is a fierce advocate for the marginalized. Elijah lives in his time, our time, and all time. As the story goes, Elijah makes appearances at every Sabbath in every household each week, at Passover at every Seder every year, and at key moments in human development. Some believe he joined Moses at the transfiguration of Jesus, and will be present as a herald to the coming of the Messiah. His presence serves as a reminder to bring our highest selves into our work and interactions with our fellow humans.