Bath House Cultural Center's 20th Anniversary Celebration

1981-2001

The City of Dallas and the BL Lacerta New Arts Network presents

BL Lacerta scores
Fritz Lang's

"METROPOLIS"

The nation is divided along political and class lines. There's talk of insurrection as disenfranchised groups live in fear of harsh government policies. Rich, ivory tower decision makers seem out of touch and unable or unwilling to agree on what's best for the society they are supposed to serve. Without wisdom and true compassion, all may be lost. . .sound familiar?

"METROPOLIS" is a coming of age love story class struggle action suspense thriller with science fiction, religious, philosphical and socio-political overtones. In the 1980's, BL Lacerta fascinated audiences at the Bathhouse, the DMA, SMU, UTD, even in Deep Ellum with their silent movie scores. By far, the most popular movie they played in those days was Fritz Lang's masterpiece "METROPOLIS".

These days, BL Lacerta is an artistic umbrella organization and musical
collective, helping young artists find their legs while producing multi-media events under the comatheatre banner. Splinter groups populate a dozen local ensembles playing for coffee houses and dance clubs.

The musical troupe consists of Kim Corbet (voice, trombone, keyboards and electronics) and Bruce Richardson (percussion and electronics). Lacerta's energy and stylistic diversity is a perfect accompaniment for this complex and exciting classic film.

Admission: $10