GHOST QUARTET at New Performance Traditions/Oakland Theater Project

Ghost Quartet, created by Dave Malloy, is a song cycle exploring themes of love, death, and memory through a series of intertwined stories. Directed by William Thomas Hodgson, the production features a diverse cast including Rinde Eckert, Ami Nashimoto, Veronica Renner, Monica Rose Slater, and Michael Perez, who all contribute their musical talents to this innovative theater experience. Set against the backdrop of a gathering where friends share tales over whiskey, the vignettes span several centuries, weaving a collective narrative that resonates with the human spirit. This haunting and life-affirming work transforms the essence of storytelling into a captivating musical journey.