This August, the provocative chamber opera “The Ahab Inside Me” comes to the Gaslight Theater in Augusta, Maine. Featuring blues-inspired music and poetic lyrics, this contemporary adaptation of Moby Dick examines obsession and human nature through a musical lens.
Composer JD Scott and librettist Stephanie Fleischmann reimagine Melville’s classic from the perspective of Captain Ahab. Their innovative score combines blues, folk, and avant-garde styles to convey Ahab’s complex inner journey. Dynamic staging incorporates film projections and inventive set pieces.
Directed by Polly van der Linde, “The Ahab Inside Me” spotlights themes of ego, vengeance, and fate. The intimate setting and captivating music provide new insights into one of literature’s most storied characters. Experience Melville’s epic tale like never before in this boldly original operatic interpretation.
Don’t miss your chance to see this acclaimed “Moby Dick” reimagining as it tours the East Coast. “The Ahab Inside Me” sails into the Gaslight Theater for performances August 18th-20th. Tickets are going fast, so reserve yours today!