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Theatricum’s ‘Under the Oaks’ salon series is back
with classical and popular music under the stars

WHAT:
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum returns with the company’s annual Under the Oaks salon series, featuring classical and popular music weekly in September on Theatricum’s spectacular outdoor stage in Topanga.

Hills Like White Elephants
An interdisciplinary adaptation of the short story by Ernest Hemingway featuring a classical string quartet, acting and singing, with gripping music by renowned composers including Caroline Shaw, Philip Glass, Louis Andriessen. (Adult language and themes)
Three performances:
• Friday, Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, Sept. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Composer Collective
Lili Haydn, Nathalie Bonin, Kathyryn Bostic and Timo Chen are among the film, TV and video game composers who will present world premiere concert music as well as new arrangements of their well-known scores, offering a rare glimpse into the sounds that shape our cinematic experiences.
One performance:
• Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Tribute to Bob Dylan
Lisa Finnie, host of “The Dylan Hour” at 88.5FM The SoCal Sound, joins Theatricum company members in celebration of one of the greatest poets, songwriters and performers in history, with songs like Pawn In their Game, Masters of War, Tambourine Man, Like a Rolling Stone, Blowin’ in the Wind, North Country Blues, With God On Our Side, The Times They Are A Changin’ and more.
One performance:
• Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE:
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Topanga, CA 90290
(midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura freeway)

TICKET PRICE:
• Hills Like White Elephants: $37 with credit card ($35 cash at the door)
• Composer Collective: $27 with credit card ($25 cash at the door)
• Tribute to Bob Dylan: $27 with credit card ($25 cash at the door)

OTHER:
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum is an outdoor space terraced into the hillside of the rustic canyon. Audience members are advised to dress casually and bring cushions for bench seating. Refreshments are available at the venue, and patrons are welcome to picnic in the gardens before the performances.

HOW:
theatricum.com
(310) 455-3723

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