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Since 1999, The Crucible has brought our community of artists, neighbors, families, students, and makers together for events ranging from artists’ talks and demos to fire performances, benefits, and community open houses. For updates about all upcoming events, subscribe to our newsletter.

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Important 2024 Dates

  • January 8 – January 12: Weeklong Adult Classes
  • January 15: The Crucible’s 25th Birthday!
  • February 29: Field Trip Day
  • March 2: West Oakland Bike Summit
  • March 7: Field Trip Day
  • April 18: Field Trip Day
  • May 9: Field Trip Day
  • June 10 – July 26: Youth Summer Camps
  • July 25: Fuego Youth Leadership Reception
  • July 29: GIFTY vendor applications open
  • August 12 – 23: Weeklong Adult Classes
  • September 7: Open Studios
  • December 7 & 8: GIFTY 2024
  • December 21, 2024 – January 1, 2025: Crucible closed for winter break

Upcoming Events

Bike Shop: Free Events and Education

See our Bike Shop event page for upcoming event dates.

The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance and education to West Oakland and neighboring community members through our quarterly Bike Fix-A-Thons, Open Bike Shop Hours, Femme Bike Night, and Flat Fix Clinics. Drop off your bike for a tune-up or learn basic bike maintenance skills from our faculty and volunteers. We are also leading offsite events at other West Oakland locations.

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Free Crucible Tours

Join us for a free, semi-monthly Crucible tour! Learn about the history of our 56,000-square-foot studio, the art and artists that make our space unique, and our nonprofit mission to keep the industrial and fine arts accessible to all.

To accommodate different schedules, tours alternate between Saturday afternoons at 2pm and Thursday evenings at 6pm.

Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis in person. Feel free to RSVP on Eventbrite: Free Crucible Tours! RSVPs made through Eventbrite are for reminder purposes only and do not act as a reservation. Tours are subject to cancellation.

Please note: a portion of the tour requires the use of stairs.

  • Thursday, May 23: 6pm
  • Saturday, June 8: 2pm
  • Thursday, June 27: 6pm
  • Saturday, July 13: 2pm
  • Thursday, July 25: 6pm
  • Saturday, August 10: 2pm
  • Thursday, August 22: 6pm
  • Saturday, September 7: 2pm
  • Thursday, September 19: 6pm
  • Saturday, October 5: 2pm
  • Thursday, October 17: 6pm
  • Saturday, November 2: 2pm
  • Thursday, November 14: 6pm
  • Join us for GIFTY December 7th and 8th

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GIFTY: The Crucible’s annual craft show and open house

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2012 Fall Open House: Call For Art

Call for Art Let The Crucible put your art on display! We are opening our doors to the public on Saturday, September 8th, 2012 from 12-4PM for our annual Fall Open House. Showcasing art in a gallery setting that utilizes the techniques taught at The Crucible is central to our Open Houses to demonstrate the breadth of our methods and depth of our talent. Every department is eligible to participate though there isn’t a specific theme for this event. The submission process is open to faculty, staff, volunteers, students (including those in the youth program), studio renters & others related to The Crucible. This is a great opportunity to exhibit your work to the 500+ people who attend the Open Houses. Encourage your students and others to participate. The submission form is available as a downloadable PDF. Important dates: Submission Deadline Monday, September 3rd 5PM Notification of Acceptance Tuesday, September 4th 5PM Art Drop-off Thursday, September 6th 4-8 PM Art Drop-off Friday, September 7th 2-6PM Open House Saturday, September 8th 12-4PM Art Pick-up Saturday, September 8th 4-5PM Art Pick-up Monday, September 10th 10AM-4PM Contact [email protected] if you require any alternative time. Thank you. We look forward to exhibiting your artwork at The Crucible’s Fall Open House. As a side note, we will be having exhibition themes for the 2013 Fireside Lounges with a broadened call for art similar to how many galleries operate. The Open Houses will remain Crucible specific calls for art. Contact [email protected] if you require an alternative drop off or pick up time.

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2012 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction

Please join us for the 7th Annual Fire & Light: Soirée and Art Auction. This event transforms our industrial art studio into an enchanted setting of dazzling art, fine food and wine, and fiery effects. Enjoy an electrifying performance by Omega Recoil, and members of both Gamelan X and Gamelan Sekar Jaya that combines the refinement of traditional gamelan music with the excitement of solid-state Tesla Coil technology. All proceeds from this event directly support The Crucible’s educational programs. All guests enjoy an electrifying performance in our fire and light filled industrial art studio, a delectable three-course dinner with fine wines, and a live auction of beautiful fire-crafted art. All proceeds from this event directly support The Crucible’s educational programs. Saturday, July 21, 2012 6pm – 11pm The 7th Annual Fire & Light: Soirée and Art Auction will be held at: The Crucible 1260 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607   Valet service is available. Attire is fun, festive, and fiery.     Expect the spectacular. Support The Crucible. Buy your tickets. Single Ticket: $250 Single Ticket includes:   Seated three-course dinner with wine, live performance, and art auction   Tax-deduc tible amount: $150 Table of Ten: $2,500 Table of Ten includes:   Table for 10 at Soirée with preferred seating Premium wine pairing with dinner Recognition at event, in promotional materials, and on website   Tax-deductible amount: $1,500 Patron Table: $5,000 Our Patron hosts enjoy:   Table for 10 at Soirée with preferred seating “Thank You” basket from The Crucible that includes custom fabricated goods made by faculty and artists Premium wine pairing with dinner Donor plaque on The Crucible Donor Wall Recognition at event, in promotional materials, and on website   Tax-deductible amount: $3,500  

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2012 Fire & Light Soiree Auction Items

The Bay Area’s top artists working in metal, glass, fire, wood and mixed media have donated fine art for tonights auction. The live art auction will take place during dessert. Be sure to have your paddle ready, and good luck. We’ll have your artwork packaged for you when you leave for the evening.   Click here to download a PDF version of the full auction program. 1. VIDYA RING Sculpted Jewelry $500, AndyLifschutz.comAndy Lifschutz is a native Oregonian now residing in New York City. His exploration into metalwork began in Brooklyn with renowned designer Kristin Hanson, where his natural inclination for design and bursting expression finally found its discipline. He then went on to study under William (“Billy”) Thomas King at the Sterling Quest School of Jewelry Design and Creation in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico and graduated in 2008.Andy creates pieces that symbolize the force of the natural world while articulating the balance between old and new. His work ranges from functional adornments to fashionable and thought provoking ornamentation. 2. CORSET FROM “MACHINE: A FIRE OPERA” Silk, Cotton, Steel $550, DarkGarden.comAutumn Adamme and her team of over a dozen women design, dream up, cut, sew and otherwise bring into being corsets, gowns, costumes and clothing for all types of special occasions including, but certainly not limited to, Red Carpet celebrity moments, Playa weddings, traditional weddings (and occasionally Crucible performances), as well as lingerie in leather, lace and silk which have been worn all over the US and in Europe.At the forefront of the world’s corset market for over 20 years, using the finest fabrics, Dark Garden’s talented craftspeople built each corset and tailored garment on-site. Based in Hayes Valley since 1997, they have been making the world a curvier, pervier, more beautiful place, one waist at a time. This auction item was commissioned for The Crucible production MACHINE: A world premiere Fire Opera. 3. THREE OF… Plastic Resins with Walnut Wood Base $1,100, BillyHiebert.comBilly Hiebert received his MFA for sculpture in 1965 from the California College of Arts. After a few years of sculpting with metal, carving marble and teaching sculpture and design, he was attracted to industrial processes involving molding and casting. This soon lead to a full-time business that offered model making, molding and casting to both artists and industrial clients from 1966 to the present time.His exposure to new methods and materials soon led to a different direction in his sculpture. Billy left behind welded steel and carved marble to embrace a world of molding and casting. Most of his current sculpture is expressed through molded plastic resin using both modern and traditional techniques. He has now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1961. 4. METAL BOOK ON STAND Forged and Fabricated Steel $800, RedFrogMetalDesign.comCarla Hall has been making decorative ironwork for over 15 years. She was greatly influenced by the experience of growing up in central North Carolina with a family history of tobacco, cotton and moonshining. She has a diverse education including […]

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2012 Soirée Follow-Up

We’d like to thank everyone involved for being a part of The Crucible’s Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction. We sincerely hope you enjoyed the evening as much as we did! As always, our guests arrived in full, fabulous attire. Our main studio space was transformed into a breathtaking performance hall, complete with a gallery of the art up for auction. The night featured amazing performances by Rose Nisker, Omega Recoil and members of Gamelan X and Gamelan Sekar Jaya. These amazing performers, along with thundering fire effects and a 1,000,000 volt Tesla coil, made for a spectacular event. This year we had 240 guests join us for the evening, and grossed over $130,000! This will assist us in further achieving our mission of arts, industry and community by providing industrial arts education that is accessible to our community. Without the help of our supporting community we would not have been able to have such a successful evening. This year, The Crucible will serve over 4,000 young students with industrial arts education, and provide over $75,000 in youth scholarships. Our Fire & Light Soirées assist us in raising the necessary funds to achieve our goals, and this year’s event was no exception. Special thanks again to Grace Street Catering, O’Shaughnessy Winery, Oro Pisco, Periscope Cellars, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Greg Hessel, and Durwood Zedd. Thanks to Ed Jay Photography / Oakland Magazine for sharing these wonderful photos. Special thanks to all of the artists who donated their works for the Soiree Art Auction:   Andy Lifschutz Autumn Adamme Billy Hiebert Carla Hall Daniel Yasmin Chris Niemer Cliff Bohm Cynthia Handel Damien Jnes Durwood Zedd Gabrielle Kuzsel Greg Hessel Jennybird Alcantara Jeremy Scidmore Joey Gottbrath Jonathan Hyman John Lewis Kevin McElroy Kier Lugo Mary Bayard White Matt Wolpe Michelle Knox Nemo Gould Nicholas DiPhillipo Peter Kropf Rob Nehring Sam Waller House of Nines Design Warren William Rose Zach Rudolph   The Crucible has some exciting upcoming events. Stay tuned for announcements on Hot Couture this January and Forged: Gamelan 2013 next summer!

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2013 Playa Bound Vendor Information

  Be a Vendor at The Crucible’s 2013 Playa Bound Open House! Sell your handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing and accessories, utility supplies, gadgets, furniture, ceramics, glass and metal creations, neon art and more to eager, Playa-bound shoppers in our massive indoor warehouse in West Oakland. >> Playa Bound Vendor Application Form Application Deadline: Friday, June 7, 2013 We are hosting this event to raise awareness of our classes in the fine and industrial arts. We strongly encourage selling work that fits with The Crucible‘s classes such as metalwork, jewelry, glasswork, neon, ceramics and other industrial arts. Special consideration will also be given to crafts and supplies geared towards the Burning Man event held in the Black Rock City desert in August/September.  The Crucible’s Playa Bound Open House features:  kids’ activities student and faculty art sale  a bicycle sale industrial art demonstrations fire performances food and refreshments from local food trucks  If you would like to check out the space before applying please feel free to attend one of our studio tours held Tuesdays & Thursdays at 6pm (except during holidays and events).  Booth and table spaces are assigned in order of completed applications forms and submitted fees. All Proceeds benefit participating artists and The Crucible’s arts education programs. Please read through this page of event rules and information. By supporting The Crucible, you are helping to keep accessible art education and community programs alive in the Bay Area. The Crucible staff and community thank you for your support! If you are interested in sharing a table or booth with another artist, please contact Andrea via email: [email protected]  Event dates & times: Saturday June 22, 2013 11am to 6pm • Free Admission Application Deadline Friday, June 7, 2013 Contact Persons Please contact our event manager with any questions:Phone: 510.444.0919Email: [email protected]  Juried Event All vendors for this event will be juried in order to gauge suitability for this event. While we invite and accept many kinds of media and creative expression, we are especially interested in vendors who create in media that are offered in Crucible classes or are related to Burning Man in some way. Jury will consist of The Crucible staff. Arts & Crafts –Commercial Vendors We promote the sales of original, handmade, non-mass produced work by the artist in any media. Services offered may not be competitive to The Crucible. Unacceptable are kits, imports, commercial reproductions (except your own cards), any food and drink or re-recorded music. Artists must be present to sell their own work. Your allotted space may not be used by anyone other than yourself unless they have prior written permission from The Crucible. Vendors are solely responsible for complying with any regulations governing sale of their work. All external entertainers must be hired by The Crucible in order to avoid sound conflicts and to comply with city permits.  Application Fees $200 for 10’x10′ Booth Space (table not included)$150 for 6’x 8′ Table Space (table not included)$25 table + 2 chairs rental  (optional) Your space rental […]

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Fireside Lounge: Made In Oakland

Fireside Lounge Series “Made In Oakland” May 11, 2012 * 6:30-9:30pm The Crucible’s Fireside Lounge is an intimate evening of art, industry, community and entertainment. This exclusive engagement takes place in The Crucible’s studio and highlights our extraordinary art programs. Explore the creative passions of professional artists and the educational opportunities available while sipping cocktails in our unique atmosphere. A gallery of remarkable artwork by students and faculty will be on display and live performances are scheduled throughout the night. Admission is $10 at the door and is free for members of The Crucible. Join us for an evening of makers, innovators, dreamers, and creators, as we celebrate “Made In Oakland.” This evening hosts some of the Bay Area’s most influential makers and artists. Join us as we illuminate the world of original Oakland artists in this unique presentation and discussion panel of industrial arts collectives and innovators who created movements “Made in Oakland.” We will host an industrial art show, fire performances, discounts on Crucible classes and live industrial arts demonstrations. We are featuring Enameling Hot Wheels Foundry Fused Glass Glass Coldworking Machine Shop Fire Performance Kinetics Fire Effects Artists Resources Please join us for a discussion from 7-8 pm as Executive Director, Steven Young, facilitates a panel of working artists in industrial fine arts and community artists working in Oakland. Our “Made in Oakland” panel discussion featuring Maurice Cavness, Karen Cusolito, Dorothy Lenehan, Natalie Nadimi, Sean Orlando, Tyrone Stevenson Jr., a.k.a. Scraper Bike King, and other innovators. Event Location & Directions The event will be located at: The Crucible 1260 7th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Directions… Parking The Crucible has a very small parking lot on the corner of 7th & Union that will be available for disabled placard parking only. Those spaces are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and go quickly. There are also two paid parking lots that will be staffed. One is on Kirkham Avenue and the other is the 5th Street lot by BART. Please do not park in lots owned by local businesses or the residential area behind The Crucible; your car may be towed. Public Transit Ditch the car and don’t worry about parking – The Crucible is easily accessible by BART! From the West Oakland BART Station, exit onto 7th Street, turn right and walk 2 blocks east to Union (at the 2nd light). The Crucible is on the northwest corner of 7th & Union, at 1260 7th Street. To plan your BART trip, visit www.bart.gov.  

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Spring Open House 2012

Spring Open House “The Science of Art” Saturday, April 7, 2012 • 12-4PM Free Admission The Science of Art, an event to highlight the scientific principals, enquiry and exploration behind the fine and industrial arts processes taught and practiced here at the Crucible! The event will bring together Crucible faculty, guest artists, a curated gallery of exhibits and demonstrations, projects from local schools as well as special performances, food, and the participation of a number of other local art and science related organizations and university programs.  Our goal is to connect ourselves and our community to The Science of Art and give us an opportunity to further understand the world in which we live and work, making way for new creativity and innovation at every stage of our process. A fun day for the whole family! Our open houses are a wonderful way to experience the excitement of The Crucible’s 56,000 sq. ft. studio, where furnaces roar and sparks fly. Check out exciting live demonstrations and exhibits explaining the science behind the art of The Crucible. Catch amazing fiery performances and wander through our student and faculty art show displaying the creativity of The Crucible. Event Highlights: Intriguing demonstrations combining science and art including the Science of Fire, Venturi Effect, Ruben’s Tube, Harmonograph, Die Moto Bio-diesel motorcycle display, mysteries of steel made visible, Raku firing, bicycle physics, and other fascinating experiments in action Guest exhibits by Tech Shop, Chabot Space & Science Center, and Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory.  Also, Ron Hipschman, Exploratorium staff physicist, will give a lecture and demonstration about many ways to make color–from neon signs to oil slicks to rainbows and more. Amazing molten metal pour in our foundry Fiery stage performances by our fire performance faculty & students Live music by, Oakland based ensemble, Gamelan X Spectacular art show showcasing work from Crucible students, faculty & staff Beautiful handmade art for sale by Crucible artists Eye popping discounts on Crucible classes Bicycles for sale in The Crucible’s Bike Shop Tasty food and drink Chances to win free tuition for a Crucible class! Demonstrations The Crucible is truly unique with all the industrial art disciplines we have under one roof. During our this exciting Open House we will demystify the science of art with demonstrations and exhibits in every area. Instructors, students, guest artists, and scientists will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.  Check out a map of our studio! Art Show Every spring we like to show off what we do here with a spectacular art show. We will have pieces from Crucible staff, students, faculty and volunteers showcasing all of the fabulous industrial arts classes we teach here. During the open house we will ask visitors to vote on their favorite top three pieces.  Free tuition on a Crucible class will be awarded to the winning artists. Handmade Art for Sale This year we will have Crucible artists on hand selling their beautiful handmade art. Currently we have Tara Murray Art […]

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Fireside Lounge: Industrial Strength

Friday, February 24, 2012 • 6:30-9:30PM $10 at door / Free for Crucible Members In one captivating night, we consider the strength of industrial materials transformed by the passion of artists who are inspired by it.  This evening will include a lecture panel of women industrial artists who personify industrial strength. We are hosting an open fire spin jam for experienced fire performers and alumni. No instruction will be given; it’s just a chance for people to practice their fire performance skills in a safe environment. All fire toys are welcome, but each will receive a safety inspection before they can be used in the spin jam. See Spin Jam Rules… Discounts on Crucible class tuition will be available to attendees who register at the event. New students will receive 20% off class tuition and Crucible members will receive 25% off class tuition. In addition, guests can put their $10 cover charge towards the cost of the class. A door prize raffle and the costume contest will also offer attendees a chance to winning free tuition on a Crucible class. All ages are welcome. There is a $10 cover at the door and Crucible members are free. Event Highlights Live industrial art demonstrations in featured areas: Jewelry, Blacksmithing, (ARC, MIG, TIG & Oxyacetylene) Welding and Fire Performance Panel discussion focusing on a few of the women currently changing the face of the industrial arts Spectacular art show showcasing work from featured areas Crucible Spin Jam Tasty food from Fist of Flour (Woodfired-Pizza) and Breadfruit (Caribbean Cuisine) Exciting discounts on Crucible classes And chances to win free tuition on a Crucible class! Lecture Series:  Women in Industrial Arts 7-8pm The panel will be facilitated by Carla Hall, Youth Program Director at The Crucible and avid blacksmith and fabricator. Panel members: Rebecca Anders, co-director of the Flux Foundation Liisa Pine Schoonmaker, instructor at The Crucible, Laney College Executive Board Member, and past Chairman of the San Francisco American Welding Society Joyce Hsu, Architect, and Artist Beatriz Cuevas, Youth Program Intern and Stanford student   Crucible Spin Jam Rules The spin jam is regulated by the Spin Jam Manager and the Fire Safety Captain. They have the final say in all things safety related and have the authority to eject anyone not adhering to the rules or common sense safety. The Crucible will provide a trained fire safety crew armed with wet towels and CO2 extinguishers, a fuel dump area and a spin out area. Performers should bring their own fuel clearly marked with type of fuel and their name. White gas and ultra pure lamp oil are the only two fuels allowed. All fire toys are welcome. We ask that you wear all natural fiber clothing (cotton, wool, silk etc.) and no synthetics. Spin time allotted will depend on the amount of jam participants. Please be aware of your surroundings and other performers in the spin area while spinning. No official instruction will be given during the spin jam, though sharing tips and […]

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Fire Ballets & Operas

The World Premiere of MACHINE: A Fire Opera™ January 11-14 and 18-21, 2012 Based on a short story by science fiction author Derek J. Goodman, MACHINE is set in a fiery industrial universe in which workers have sold themselves into a lifetime of servitude. When one worker regains his power of self-determination, the story ignites into an explosive brew of escape plots, alliances, and unlikely love interests. This spectacular performance features two opera singers, a rock singer and percussionists that “play” the scaffolding-like set. Visual effects including a molten metal pour, fire performers and industrial artists such as glass blowers and blacksmiths. MACHINE will deliver the kind of awe-inspiring performance that Crucible audiences have come to expect. Learn More… Past Fire Ballets and Fire Operas The Crucible’s Benefit Fire Ballet 2009 DRACUL: Prince of Fire January 7-10 and 14-17, 2009 The story begins with Dracul exploring the dark outer regions of his land. He encounters something both monstrous and magnificent and is attacked. He feels strange fiery venom coursing through his body as it dies. But he is not dead. Dracul awakes infused with a strange power… read more… “As a spectacle, the show is—riveting. And the talent of performers and production staff is impressive…” – The Berkeley Daily Planet “The performances are unequivocally top notch. Nowhere this side of the Seine River are you likely to see such an extravaganza or partake of such a festival of sight and sound.” – Alameda Sun “From a group reenactment of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, to a fire-breathing metal dragon, to awe-inspiring feats of aerial ballet and fire tossing, Dracul doesn’t lack for eye-candy.” – Diablo Magazine The Crucible’s Benefit Fire Ballet 2008 FIREBIRD: “L’oiseau de feu” April 9-12 and 16-19, 2008 A theatrical spectacle that fuses ballet, classical music, and aerial performance with fire and industrial arts to create a compelling 1970’s retro-modern interpretation of Russian folklore. read more… “…one of the most visually stunning performances to take place thus far at The Crucible’s West Oakland warehouse.” – East Bay Voice “Leave it to The Crucible to remake a respectable work of art into a flaming, beautiful and shocking piece of theatre.” – Contra Costa Times “Awesome and fantastic; I wholeheartedly recommend this unusually creative ballet and any others performed at The Crucible. Captivating and magical, it’s an evening you’ll never forget (or ever see duplicated!)” – Urban Moto     The Crucible’s Benefit Fire Ballet 2007 ROMEO & JULIET January 10-13 and 17-20, 2007 The Crucible celebrated its 8th Anniversary with a sizzling synthesis of dance and fire: The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet—A Fire Ballet. In the dazzling tradition of The Crucible’s Fire Operas, this first-ever Fire Ballet was a theatrical spectacle that blended ballet, classical music, aerial performance, hip hop, fire, and the industrial arts into a compelling modernized rendition of Shakespeare’s tragic tale. read more… “Dazzling fight scenes—real fire when tempers flare!” – The Music Scene “…a dance performance that is both dazzling and […]

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Machine – A Fire Opera

January 11-14 and 18-21, 2012 Tickets: $45-$65 {Buy Now} Directed and Libretto by Mark Streshinsky Score by Clark Suprynowicz Press ReleaseThe Crucible proudly presents, MACHINE: A world premiere Fire Opera written, conceived and directed for The Crucible stage by Mark Streshinsky, who previously collaborated on Dracul and Firebird. The music of MACHINE is by Clark Suprynowicz who is well known in the Bay area for his Jazz and Rock infused compositions of opera and symphonic work. Based on a short story by science fiction author Derek J. Goodman, MACHINE is set in a fiery industrial universe in which workers have sold themselves into a lifetime of servitude. When one worker regains his power of self-determination, the story ignites into an explosive brew of escape plots, alliances, and unlikely love interests. This spectacular performance features two opera singers, a rock singer and percussionists that “play” the scaffolding-like set. Visual effects including a molten metal pour, fire performers and industrial artists such as glass blowers and blacksmiths. MACHINE will deliver the kind of awe-inspiring performance that Crucible audiences have come to expect. Composer Clark Suprynowicz has written a riveting score for this piece that incorporates seven percussionists alongside both classical and rock instrumentalists and directed by noted conductor, Barnaby Palmer. The musicians inhabit the machine and perform as the workers of the factory. Suprynowicz’ score reinforces the virile voice of baritone Eugene Brancoveanu who The SF Chronicle calls “extravagantly gifted with unforced charisma, vocal clarity and heft.” Sung in English, MACHINE is a stunning show that takes full advantage of the industrial surroundings of The Crucible’s 56,000 square foot education facility. {youtube}QLMutuln7H8{/youtube} This project is based on the short story Deus Ex Machina by Derek J. Goodman and is being developed in collaboration with composer Clark Supynowicz and writer/director Mark Streshinsky with support from The Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, and the East Bay Community Foundation’s Fund for Artists.       Tickets On Sale Now! January 11-14 and 18-20, 2012 Doors at 7:30pm / Show at 8:30PM Tickets: $45-$65 Please Note: This is a seated event, no late entry will be permited. This show also contains mature content and situations that may not be suitable for young children. Closing Night Gala Saturday, January 21, 2012 Doors at 6:30pm / Show at 8:30PM Tickets: $150 Join us in your finest evening attire at the Closing Night Gala of MACHINE to celebrate The Crucible’s 12th Anniversary. As industrial art and performance art unite, our studio space transforms into a mysterious machine of operatic fire performers, belting baritones and flaming sculptures. Enjoy fiery cocktails and decadent hors d’oeuvres during our pre-performance reception and after the show, a champagne toast with the cast as we celebrate another innovative year at The Crucible. Gala tickets are partially tax-deductible. Thank you to our generous event sponsors! Christopher & Amber-Marie Bently Warren Breslau & Frances Hellman Nick & Sloane Morgan Charles Olson & Yoko Watanabe Todd Seabold Eli Weinberger Event Sponsorship […]

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