Evento

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 relives an astounding moment in history when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate Christmas together, sharing food and drink, playing soccer, singing carols and burying each other's dead. In some places along the Western Front, the truce lasted a single night and in others it endured until New Year's Day. This dramatic re-telling weaves together firsthand accounts by thirty World War I soldiers and music including patriotic tunes, trenchsongs and Christmas carols. This moving ode to peace was created by Theater Latté Da's acclaimed artistic director Peter Rothstein with musical arrangements by Erick Lichte and Timothy C. Takach, produced in collaboration with Hennepin Theatre Trust.

"All is Calm's theatrical concert feeds our need for heroes, gives space to our dreams for human nobility, allows us to approach the enigma of Christmas and puzzle over the miracle that has stopped enemies from killing each other for one day." Minneapolis Star Tribune

"It's not only an outstanding piece of musical theater, but a brilliantly executed production that understands that its power comes from its simplicity." St. Paul Pioneer Press

This holiday classic has toured to nearly 50 cities across the United States, including The Kennedy Center (Washington, DC) and the Metropolitan Museum (New York). Everwood Farmstead Foundation is thrilled to welcome this production for one special performance on December 12, 2015.

Please be advised that this 60 minute performance will take place in an UNHEATED barn so PLEASE DRESS ACCORDINGLY for the weather, including sensible footwear for parking in a field. The performance will be held regardless of temperature and weather condition and Everwood is not able to provide a refund for any reason.