The Trumpeter

By Inna Goncharova

In an English translation by John Farndon

Descend with us into the bunker-like setting of Dupont Underground to witness the last surviving member of a Ukrainian military band sheltering from Russian bombardment below the steelworks of Mariupol in 2022. Inna Goncharova’s play presents a vivid depiction of the terrible essence of war, while the spooky, echoey space of Dupont Underground provides an eerie parallel for the trumpeter’s subterranean bunker.

​​Directed by world-celebrated Hungarian director János Szász with Michael Kevin Darnall and Lise Bruneau, this production resonates with haunting music by trumpeter Kevin McKee and a vocal ensemble of Ukrainian men. Our fully staged experience is the latest event in our ongoing commitment to the writings of Ukrainian playwrights, bringing the far-away suffering of the Ukrainians up close during the fourth year of the Russian invasion.

Javier Arrey will curate his own program for the Cabaret series at the Arts Club that highlights his extensive performances around the world in many different music genres.

“Music without borders” will include works of Dvorak, Schumann and Chilean composers, among other things. I’ll include some ‘popular’ Spanish songs as well. The idea is to bring different ‘musical textures’ and styles in one program. Music from Europe to Latin America…

Javier Arrey has been heralded as one of the most sought after and versatile Belcanto baritones of the emerging generation, Chilean baritone he recently did his Metropolitan Opera debut as Schaunard (La Bohème) in the classic Franco Zeffirelli production and joined the roster of The Metropolitan Opera; he also did an acclaimed debut at the Wiener Staatsoper as Marcello in La Bohème.

Javier Arrey will curate his own program for the Cabaret Series in this encore performance at the Lyceum in Alexandria that highlights his extensive performances around the world in many different music genres.

“Music without borders,” will include works of Dvorak, Schumann and Chilean composers, among other things and some ‘popular’ Spanish songs as well. The idea is to bring different ‘musical textures’ and styles in one program. Music from Europe to Latin America.

Javier Arrey has been heralded as one of the most sought after and versatile Belcanto baritones of the emerging generation. The Chilean born American baritone has appeared in houses like The Vienna State Opera, The Metropolitan Opera, Opéra de Monte-Carlo, Palau de Les Arts, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Nacional de Chile, Washington National Opera and San Francisco Opera.

Oren Levine & Aaron Myers in Cabaret

Alan Naylor is a multi-award winning actor, singer, and pianist who has traveled the country performing for audiences in musical theater, dramatic plays, opera, concert, and cabaret. A native of St. Louis, he grew up performing at the renowned MUNY and Opera Theater of St. Louis. Local audiences have seen him at Washington National Opera, Signature Theater, Studio Theater, Olney Theater, Rep Stage, Constellation Theater, and with many other theatrical and musical groups. He has premiered numerous theatrical works as well as crafting original concerts and recitals. Winner of a Helen Hayes Award, he is a master of interpretation in art song, American songbook, golden age musical theater, and contemporary theater. In addition to his work as a performer, Alan is a piano technician/rebuilder. He holds degrees from Washington University in St. Louis as well as St. Olaf College where he was a soloist and member of the world­renowned St. Olaf Choir.