Leipzig, Germany – 1722. Johann Kuhnau, revered organist of the Thomaskirche, suddenly dies, leaving his post vacant. The town council invites musicians from across the country to audition for the coveted position, among them young Johann Sebastian Bach. In an age where musicians depend on patronage to pursue their craft, the post is a near guarantee of fame and fortune – which is why the 7 candidates are willing to resort to any lengths to secure it. Half AIRPLANE! and half AMADEUS, BACH AT LEIPZIG is a fugue-like farcical web of bribery, blackmail, and betrayal set against the backdrop of questions about humanity, God, and art.
Directed by Michael Glavan and produced by Craig Joseph, the production stars Carolyn Demanelis, Scott Esposito, Heidi Harris*, Molly McFadden, Luke Wehner*, and Kadijah Wingo.
Sam Landgraf stage manages, with costume design by George McCarty II, lighting design by Ayron Lord, sound design by Aria Smith, scenic design by Al Costa, props design by Lisa L. Wiley, and scenic construction by Christian Sanko.
CONTENT ADVISORY: sexual innuendo and comic violence
BACH AT LEIPZIG is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. – www.concordtheatricals.com
*denotes member of Actors Equity
