AMOC / American Modern Opera Company

### Event Description: Rome is Falling

**Event Title:** Rome is Falling

**Date:** August 10, 2024

**Time:** 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

**Location:** The Clark Art Institute, 225 South St, Williamstown, MA 01267, United States

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an extraordinary performance of "Rome is Falling," an opera composed by Doug Balliett, a member of the American Modern Opera Company (AMOC). This captivating opera delves into the fall of one of the greatest civilizations in history—Rome. Through a blend of politics, betrayal, immigration, religion, climate change, pandemics, natural disasters, xenophobia, and sheer bad luck, the story mirrors many challenges we face today.

**Performance Highlights:**
- A zany and insightful lesson on the absurdity of power and its loss.
- A musical journey filled with humor, featuring a multitude of characters and an emperor with a peculiar chicken obsession.
- Suitable for audiences of all ages, making it a delightful experience for families and individuals alike.

**Ticket Information:**
- General Admission: $10
- Members: $8
- Students: $7
- Children (15 and under): $5

**Additional Information:**
- Tickets can be purchased through the Clark Art Institute's website: [Event Details and Tickets](https://www.clarkart.edu/event/detail/2617-91599)
- For more information, contact the Clark Art Institute at 413-458-2303.

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Don't miss this unique and entertaining performance that brings history to life with a modern twist. Join us at the Clark Art Institute for an unforgettable evening!