Mother Road Theatre's ALL IS CALM Begins Tonight at the Vortex Theatre

ALL IS CALM - The Christmas Truce of 1914, written by Peter Rothstein, with musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, will be directed by Julia Thudium, running tonight, December 4th-27th at the Vortex Theatre.

A co-production by The Vortex Theatre and Mother Road Theatre Company, ALL IS CALM is an incredible true story. During World War I, soldiers on the Western Front did not expect to celebrate on the battlefield, but even a world war could not destroy the Christmas spirit. It is Christmas Eve, 1914. Out of the violence comes first a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into no-man's-land singing "Stille Nacht" (Silent Night) - heartening proof, however brief, that beneath the brutal clash of weapons, the soldiers' essential humanity endured. This performance is about an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music and peace. It's a true story told in the words and songs of the men who lived it.

Director Julia Thudium says of ALL IS CALM, "This is not a traditional play with characters and 'lines.' All of the words spoken came from people who actually lived through the war and, specifically, who lived through the Christmas truce of 1914. And these words are interwoven with song in a way that is quite marvelous. The play is historical and very moving all at the same time. I'm an Army brat and was brought up with a keen appreciation for those who serve in the Armed Forces, so for me, this play is a way to honor those who have served and those who have fallen."

For more information about the show visit www.motherroad.org. A preview performance will be held on Thursday, Dec. 3 with tickets for $7. Performances will be December 4-27, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $22 for general admission, $15 for students with ID. Two additional Thursday performances will be held on Dec. 10th and 17th, with tickets for $19. A facilitated TalkBack will be held on Sunday, Dec. 13th. All performances will be held at the Vortex Theatre, 2900 Carlisle Blvd NE. For reservations, go to the Vortex website at www.vortexabq.org.

The Vortex is Albuquerque's oldest continuously-running Black Box Theatre, a pioneering venue for classic, contemporary, and cutting-edge theatre since 1976. This 501(c)3 non-profit community playhouse entertains audiences year-round with some of the city's finest productions, including our annual Summer Shakespeare Festival, and provides theatre education opportunities for all ages. The newly-relocated Vortex Theatre is at 2900 Carlisle Blvd NE.

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