University Calendar
Go down, Moses
“If theater to you is sustenance, if you are the sort of person who savors the daring and the visionary, then head to [Peak Performances in] New Jersey, where the Italian avant-garde director Romeo Castellucci and his company ... are offering a thrilling repast at Montclair State University.” – The New York Times
Italian director Romeo Castellucci, one of the most innovative artists of our time, returns to Peak Performances with a modern meditation on the story of Moses. He uses the rich palette of the prophet’s experiences to examine themes of abandonment, exile, truth and falsehood. Taking inspiration both from the Book of Exodus and the William Faulkner novel, Castellucci is a painter using the stage as his canvas, taking us beyond words with theatrical magic and awe.
Read the complete rave review by Laura Collins-Hughes in The New York Times
Learn more about Romeo Castellucci in The New York Times
Ben Brantley on Romeo Castellucci's "On the Concept of the Face..." at Peak Performances in 2013
Roslyn Sulcas on Romeo Castellucci's production of Schönberg's "Moses und Aron"
75 minutes, no intermission. In Italian with English subtitles.
Meet the Artists!
Join us in the lobby after the performance on Saturday, June 11, for an opportunity to meet and mingle with Romeo Castellucci and the Go down, Moses company. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend this event.