The AARC and Color Arc Productions Presents: Romeo and Katrina, a Musical

8401 Cameron Road,Austin TX 78754

17 September, 2022

Description

On September 17, 2022 at 7pm, join the AARC and Color Arc Productions for a live, in-person Work-In-Progress Concert Reading of Romeo and Katrina, a musical set four years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans. This musical crosses the Mississippi River to bridge two lovers from Westbank and Eastbank New Orleans: Romeo Tran -- a Vietnamese American mechanic, college dropout, and son of refugees; and Katrina "Trina" Batiste -- a dental student, debutante, and daughter of “bougie” Black socialites. Romeo and Trina's relationship grows amidst the backdrop of New Orleans’ post-Katrina recovery and the Saints’ storied ascent to Superbowl glory. With a musical score inspired by New Orleans jazz and pop music from the early 2000s, Romeo and Katrina digs deep into love & loyalty, family & friendship, community & crisis, and recovery & renewal. Romeo and Katrina is a musical in development created by Christine Hoang & Tyler Mabry, directed by Marcus McQuirter, with artistic consultation from Brian Yorkey & Kat Ramsburg. This presentation is in collaboration with the Asian American Resource Center (AARC) and Color Arc Productions. Learn more about the AARC at www.austintexas.gov/aarc DATE: September 17, 2022 | 7pm CST | LIVE/IN PERSON LOCATION: Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin TX, 78754, Ballroom RSVP at: www.aarcatx.eventbrite.com The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. For assistance please contact (512) 974-3914 or Relay Texas 7-1-1.