Death and the Powers
“What is love without human touch?”
Synopsis
A one-act, full-evening work that tells the story of Simon Powers, a successful and powerful businessman and inventor, reaching the end of his life and facing the question of his legacy. He is now conducting his final experiment, passing from one form of existence to another in an effort to project himself into the future. Simon Powers is himself now a System. His family, friends, and associates must decide what this means, whether or not he is actually alive, how it affects them, and whether to follow.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-09
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April 28, 2015
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Tod Machover, Robert Pinsky, Randy Weiner
- Original Score
- Tod Machover
- Original Title
- Death and the Powers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- The Dallas Opera, MIT Media Lab, WFAA-TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Butler
Tod Machover, Robert Pinsky, Randy Weiner
Tod Machover
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Pinsky
Writer
Alex McDowell
Production Design
Aaron Butler
Director
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What is Death and the Powers about?
A one-act, full-evening work that tells the story of Simon Powers, a successful and powerful businessman and inventor, reaching the end of his life and facing the question of his legacy. He is now conducting his final experiment, passing from one form of existence to another in an effort to project himself into the future. Simon Powers is himself now a System. His family, friends, and associates must decide what this means, whether or not he is actually alive, how it affects them, and whether to follow.
Who directed Death and the Powers?
Death and the Powers was directed by Aaron Butler.
Who stars in Death and the Powers?
The principal cast of Death and the Powers includes Robert Orth, Patricia Risley, Joélle Harvey, Hal Cazalet, Frank Kelley.
When was Death and the Powers released and how long is it?
Death and the Powers was released in 2015 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Death and the Powers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Death and the Powers was composed by Tod Machover.